Biryani is a hot favourite Indian delicacy that is loved by one and all. The masses simply love it, the politicians are known to lure voters with biryani and many festivals are just incomplete without it. The mouth-watering Indian dish is a delightful treat but comes in many versions. Biryani is the quintessential Indian delicacy and needs no special introduction. It is truly aromatic and tastes divine. Biryani is a full meal in itself. It suits all celebrations and is right for all occasions. Enjoy it as a hearty Sunday lunch or as a grand delectable dinner. There are several varieties of Biryani available to please and pamper every taste bud.
Hyderabadi Dum Vegetable Biryani
This is an authentic Hyderabadi delicacy and is an integral part of the Mughlai cuisine. It has unique flavours and amazing taste and is pretty spicy. This Biryani is actually cooked in layers. This Biryani is cooked using the famous dum method of cooking. This is an authentic Hyderabadi vegetarian delicacy. It is essentially two layers of saffron-mixed rice with another layer of nicely cooked spicy vegetables in between. It is usually served piping hot with brinjal gravy or saalan and even yogurt raita.
Hyderabadi Dum Chicken Biryani
This is truly a world famous delicacy from India but native to Hyderabad. This is a non-vegetarian rice preparation that is loved by everyone around the world. Rice, chicken, and aromatic spices make this dish smell, look and taste amazing. This is prepared from long-grained aromatic Basmati rice and the other major main ingredient is the medium-sized chicken pieces. A spice mix called the Biryani masala is added to help create the amazing taste and aroma. The rice and chicken are arranged in layers and cooked using the famous dum method. People from other parts of India often visit Hyderabad to taste the authentic Hyderabadi dum biryani. However, today you could enjoy this authentic Indian delicacy in any reputed restaurant serving Indian food at Point Cook. Biryani is enjoyed by both the locals and the tourists alike.
Hyderabadi Mutton Dum Biryani
Mutton Dum Biryani is another variation. Mutton is kept marinated using spices, grated papaya paste and yogurt and then dum cooked in layers with the aromatic Basmati rice and authentic Biryani masala or spices. It is cooked in a pot and then placed on dum and the lid is sealed tightly. The mutton pieces are cooked to perfection and are really tender and delectable. Only fresh red meat is used for Dum Biryani so that the taste is not compromised.
Awadhi or Lucknow Biryani
Lucknowi Biryani is a superb flavoursome rice dish which is very popular in Lucknow and Delhi. It originated in the Mughal era. Layered Basmati rice and chicken or mutton is cooked with amazing spices. However, in Lucknowi Biryani only saabut or full spices are used and ground spices are not used at all. It is served very much sealed in a pot or handi. This biryani is definitely less spicy than the classic Hyderabadi version and is light on your stomach.
You would be getting a number of biryani choices in any good restaurant serving Indian food at Point cook.
