[youtube:7HI1D6sti3g?fs=1;Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HI1D6sti3g?fs=1&feature=related]Biryani is a recipe that is prepared using Meat and Rice, layered and prepared together with some spices… It springs from the Persian word \’Birian\’ which means roasting before cooking.

This very delicious recipe has its origins in Persia. The story goes that the nomads and the tribals carried some dried meat and rice with them during their travels, and they layered the meat and rice and added some dry herbs and nuts and let it simmer on a wood fire for sometime and later buried it in the sand for a few hours, following which the dish was deemed complete. It was a fairly simple way of preparing Biryani those days, making use of nature and its resources.

Biryani has taken numerous forms since then, and gone on to become a gourmet dish, that has been evolved and fine-tuned to such an extent, that now one comes across at least 50 varieties of Biryanis. I may be wrong there, as the number may be greater.

Biryani has Rice and Meat as its important elements. The rest of the ingredients, vary depending on the variety and style of the Biryani being cooked.

Hyderabad in India is considered as the Biryani capital of the world. There are fascinating varieties of Biryanis prepared here at different diners. Few of those recipes are closely protected by families and restaurants, as they have been handed down through numerous generations. The Mughals brought Biryani with them when they invaded India. It is one of the many influences that came to India with the Mughals and became very well-liked here and with time have further evolved. It also took on some local flavors to suit the spice loving Indians.

A tasty Biryani consists of nicely cooked meat and the right blend of spices and herbs, baked along with rice. The Rice and Meat is not combined while cooking. They\’re both cooked independently. The last stage of the cooking consists of layering the 2 alternatively and usually cooked either in an oven or on traditional wood fire, utilizing gentle heat.

For further information on the various varieties of chicken biriyani please look at the ifood community at chicken biryani Those interested in vegetable biryani recipes can take a look at vegetable biryani

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