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Biryani: the ‘Queen’ of all desi dishes, featuring meat or vegetables cooked in a subtle combination of spices. As Queen of desi dishes it has many historical, cultural and even social aspects.Which is attached to it in the context of the Subcontinent and Central Asia. There is much debate regarding the origins of this Biryani. The majority says that it originated in Persia and was brought to the land then known as the subcontinent by the Mughals. And here it was further developed into the dish we all love today. The famous traveler and historian Al-Biruni has precise descriptions of meals at the court of the Sultans who ruled parts of India prior to the Mughals. These also contain mention of rice dishes similar to the Mughal biryani. In fact, the kind of biryani you eat in India or Pakistan depends on the region you are in, As each region has its own unique spin on the dish. The layered preparation, usually with fragrant Basmati or kalizira rice, is sprinkled with saffron and has chunks of sumptuous meat. Its trademark smell lets everyone know that it’s a special occasion. Ingredients Water ½ Cup Rice Basmati 700gms (soaked And boiled until 3\4th done) Turmeric powder ½ tsp Salt ½ tbs Cumin seeds ½ tbs Ginger garlic paste Onion sliced 2 medium Chicken 700 gms oil ½ Cup Green cardamom 2-3 Black cardamom 2 Black peppercorns ½ tsp Cloves 5-6 Cinnamon stick 1 tbs Coriander powder 1 & ½ tbs powder Red chili powder ½ tbs Black pepper powder Tomatoes chopped 2 medium Yogurt whisked ½ Cup Fresh coriander chopped ½cup Mint leaves chopped ½ Cup Green chilies Yellow food color Lemon slices Fried onion

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