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2 to 4
, depending on the other dishes servedEasy
Published 2003
Like most of the standard Indian main dishes, biryani is a method of cooking; you might even call it a concept. Some meat or vegetable is parcooked with spices. A substantial amount of rice is also parcooked. Next the meat or vegetable is spread in a layer at the bottom of a casserole, the rice put over it, and finally saffron and milk go on top. This is a rich festive dish brought to India by the Persian Mogul conquerors. Its distinctive features include the two-track preparation, t