Toss curry and rice together and you have biryani, right? Well, not exactly. This is what often passes for the beloved Indian rice dish at restaurants too pressed for time to make the real thing. A ...

“Biryani is an emotion,” said a friend of mine from across what some consider “enemy” borders in India, a country that once existed together with present-day Pakistan as part of a larger entity, and ...

The Kalyani Nawabs of Bidar came to Hyderabad sometime in the 18th century and set up their haveli which is today known at the 'Kalyani Nawab ki Devdi'. The Kalyani Nawabs were from the present day ...

Naz Deravian’s reader-favorite chicken biryani is a beautiful weekend dish, its preparation a satisfying process with delicious results. By Sam Sifton Naz Deravian’s chicken ...

A biryani is perfect for a celebration. This one is topped with a fried duck egg and decorated with coriander. If you can't find goat, use cubed leg of lamb instead. For the biryani, wash and soak the ...