In a large bowl, cover the apricots with warm water and let stand for 1 hour; drain. In a medium bowl, cover the rice with water and let soak for 30 minutes; drain. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan ...

If biryani is an emotion, then the Shan biryani box is one way to express it. Over the years, I’ve realized that Shan helped democratize a cuisine that used to require having the money and space ...

Following the unspoken ritual Imtiaz Ali visited the famous Idrees Biryani. The minimal-looking shop featured a group of men presumably engaged in the cooking procedure. ICYDK: Idrees Biryani is known ...

There are over 35 kinds of biryanis across the Indian subcontinent, with each city offering varying flavors. Like cricket, the Indo-Pak rivalry plays out over biryani as well.

Assemble the Biryani . Preheat the oven to 350°. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of the ghee in a large enameled cast-iron casserole. Spoon half of the lamb mixture into the casserole in an even layer.

But a biryani is supposed to be very distinct in terms of its layers and textures. And so you assemble it and you don't stir it while it cooks. - Very structured. - Yes.

The history of biryani in India goes back centuries. In her 2017 cookbook, Biryani, Pratibha Karan writes that the dish is thought to have been brought from Persia by Muslim conquerors who settled ...