Biryani
Vegan Tofu Biryani
Made with fragrant basmati rice and aromatic spices, this healthful vegan tofu biryani smells as good as it tastes.
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Hyderabadi Lamb Biryani
这芬芳的香林b-and-rice dish fromChoppedjudge Maneet Chauhan is just one of the many biryanis she features quarterly at her Nashville restaurant, Chauhan Ale and Masala House. The flour-and-water dough that covers the biryani while it cooks is not meant to be eaten. Instead, crack off the dough lid and discard before serving, then scoop out the saffron-laced rice and lamb beneath.
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Vegetarian Biryani
The cooks of India and Pakistan take their rice seriously. It is in these regions that the humble grain is transformed into some of southern Asia's most delicious dishes, such as biryani, a richly perfumed combination of rice, vegetables, and sometimes fruits, nuts, and meats. Our vegetarian version features potato, carrots, and peas.
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Pistachio-Apricot Biryani
Many Indian restaurants call any spiced rice dishbiryani, but Suvir Saran insists, "Biryanimust be layered." Here, he boils rice like pasta to make it fluffy, then layers it in a casserole dish with yogurt, pistachios and apricots.
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Chicken Biryani
Though some of the fat has been cut from this version of the elaborate rice pilaf called biryani, the saffron-infused milk and the drizzle of melted butter over the top make it a dish fit for Shah Jahan, the creator of the Taj Mahal. the rice is cooked with whole spices, which are not meant to be eaten.
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Vegetable Biryani
Made with fresh vegetables, raisins and almonds, this vegetarian version of biryani, a traditional Indian rice dish, is a meal in itself or a great side dish.
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Chicken Biryani
This chicken biryani recipe with lots of vegetables, chicken, dried apricots and aromatic spices is hearty enough to be a complete dinner in itself.