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PERSIAN ORIGINS OF BIRYANI
World Biryani Day 2026: Who invented biryani? From Timur to Mumtaz Mahal legend, the fascinating history behind India's favourite rice dishBiryani, a beloved Indian rice dish, boasts a rich and debated origin. While its roots are traced to Persia, legends suggest its arrival in...- East or west, biryani still the best. At 2.28 orders per second, biryani is the queen-bee of Swiggy!The dish was the most-ordered item on Swiggy in 2022!
- How rice varieties tend to get overlooked in the diversity of biryani across IndiaThe Ambur biryani replaces basmati with seeraga samba, a small-grained flavourful variety.
- For the love of chicken & mutton biryani: How political gatherings helped caterers grow bigTamil Nadu’s love for biryani probably stems from the state’s love of rice.
- Paneer boasts of a past that goes back to Shah Jahan’s kitchen and Nawabi dinnerIn 1658, Aurangzeb had crowned himself emperor after slaying his popular brother Dara Shikoh and imprisoning their father Shah Jahan.
- From crispy 'parathas' to flavourful 'qormas': Debunking the many myths of Mughlai cuisineThe crispy paratha parcel with a filling of egg and minced meat is enjoyed with potato sabji and salad or with meat.
- Medieval Mughlai: New translation of Nuskha-e-ShahjahaniThe mere mention of it conjures up images of robust gravies, heavy meats and over-spiced dishes.
- How India's composite culture spawned some of our best delicaciesA look at many of India’s most loved, popular, festive foods immediately brings up the idea of the composite cultures that invented these.
- Dining in Dubai, a nation whose dietary habits have been shaped by waves of immigrants over the decadesThe original diet of the Emiratis was desert-sourced — camel’s milk, dates, fresh ocean produce. Easterners brought rice and spices to this...
- Hyderabad huesFrom the real to the surreal to the artificial, experience it all, as you traverse through the City of Nawabs.
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