Biryani: Hindu or Muslim ?

[El Sidd]

Seasonal variations due to supply and demand.

Tomatoes are always in demand

 

[Saif al-Arab]

Biryani is a dish native to South Asia. The various variations of Biryani is a legacy of the Mughal's. Obviously (for instance) Hyderabadi biryani is native to Hyderabad.

Anyway there are plenty of similar dishes in the Middle East. In Arabia/Arab world there is Kabsa, Mandi, Maqluba to just mention a few. All well-known dishes as well.

I am sure that there are similar dishes native to Horn of Africa, Turkey (possibly but not sure) and Iran.

After all a mixture of rice, meat, (seafood included in the Arabia/Arab world) various spices and herbs, vegetables, yoghurts, sauces etc. is not really a groundbreaking invention.

As far as I am aware the method of cooking (the meat in particular) is what makes the flavor of dishes like mandi, kabsa, maqluba etc.

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BTW funny to divide cuisine and dishes and give them a religious identity. This ain't kosher food.

@lastofthepatriots

This pulao dish is it similar to the Uzbek pilaf? I once tried that in KSA (one of the largest Uzbek diaspora communities in the world live in KSA) when visiting an Uzbek restaurant. It was OK (too blend for my tastes) but I prefer kabsa, mandi, maqluba as well as biryani etc.

 

[lastofthepatriots]

Biryani is a dish native to South Asia. The various variations of Biryani is a legacy of the Mughal's. Obviously (for instance) Hyderabadi biryani is native to Hyderabad.

Anyway there are plenty of similar dishes in the Middle East. In Arabia/Arab world there is Kabsa, Mandi, Maqluba to just mention a few. All well-known dishes as well.

I am sure that there are similar dishes native to Horn of Africa, Turkey (possibly but not sure) and Iran.

After all a mixture of rice, meat, (seafood included in the Arabia/Arab world) various spices and herbs, vegetables, yoghurts, sauces etc. is not really a groundbreaking invention.

As far as I am aware the method of cooking (the meat in particular) is what makes the flavor of dishes like mandi, kabsa, maqluba etc.

3.5 million views:

BTW funny to divide cuisine and dishes and give them a religious identity. This ain't kosher food.

@lastofthepatriots

This pulao dish is it similar to the Uzbek pilaf?

Sort of. But our version is way better.

 

[Saif al-Arab]

Sort of. But our version is way better.

Which region makes the best biryani in Pakistan?

In KSA for instance the Najdis are making the best kabsas, Hijazis the mandis and the Shamalis the maqluba. Is there such a thing in Pakistan as well or is there a traditional recipe that most people follow regardless of region and ethnicity? I started becoming more and more interested in cuisine lately and you have no idea how varied regional cuisine can be. I am sure that the same is the case with Pakistan.

The Sindhi version looks great;

 

[lastofthepatriots]

Beats any biriyani with mint yogurt sauce.

Which region makes the best biryani in Pakistan?

In KSA for instance the Najdis are making the best kabsas, Hijazis the mandis and the Shamalis the maqluba. Is there such a thing in Pakistan as well or is there a traditional recipe that most people follow regardless of region and ethnicity? I started becoming more and more interested in cuisine lately and you have no idea how varied regional cuisine can be. I am sure that the same is the case with Pakistan.

The Sindhi version looks great;

I'm no expert but it differs from regions, but then even from households. There are standarized recipes though.

 

[UniverseWatcher]

Eating biriyani while watching this....

 

[Saif al-Arab]

Beats any biriyani with mint yogurt sauce.

What is the name of that dish? Looks familiar. I love mint so that sounds good.

I like chicken karahi very much. Tried it a few times.

BTW try improvising when cooking. I was illiterate (when it came to cooking) not that long ago but now I occasionally enjoy cooking various Arab and non-Arab dishes. I never would have believed that. Food tastes better if you make it yourself as well.

Eating biriyani while watching this....


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Did you eat all the lamb in advance?

 

[VCheng]

Tomatoes are always in demand

So sometimes prices go up due to a drop in supply.

 

[lastofthepatriots]

What is the name of that dish? Looks familiar. I love mint so that sounds good.

I like chicken karahi very much. Tried it a few times.

BTW try improvising when cooking. I was illiterate (when it came to cooking) not that long ago but now I occasionally enjoy cooking various Arab and non-Arab dishes. I never would have believed that. Food tastes better if you make it yourself as well.



Did you eat all the lamb in advance?

It's called yakni pulao or broth pulao. You use the broth of the meat you cook and put it into the rice. Turns out heavenly.

 

[El Sidd]

So sometimes prices go up due to a drop in supply.

Ofcourse but help raises awareness of agricultural stupidity of the country.

 

[UniverseWatcher]

What is the name of that dish? Looks familiar. I love mint so that sounds good.

I like chicken karahi very much. Tried it a few times.

BTW try improvising when cooking. I was illiterate (when it came to cooking) not that long ago but now I occasionally enjoy cooking various Arab and non-Arab dishes. I never would have believed that. Food tastes better if you make it yourself as well.



Did you eat all the lamb in advance?

I wish it was Lamb but there was a lil chicken left, still with chicken it taste delish

 

[VCheng]

Ofcourse but help raises awareness of agricultural stupidity of the country.

It is just the system, with poor logistics coupled with mini-monopolies, but it works as designed to benefit the few at the cost of the many.

 

[Imad.Khan]

Beats any biriyani with mint yogurt sauce.



I'm no expert but it differs from regions, but then even from households. There are standarized recipes though.

You mean raita? also try it with mint & coriander chutney.

 

[El Sidd]

It is just the system, with poor logistics coupled with mini-monopolies, but it works as designed to benefit the few at the cost of the many.

Well that's my point as well

 

[lastofthepatriots]

You mean raita? also try it with mint & coriander chutney.

That's what I said. I only eat with pudeenay Ki chutney.