All That You Need To Know About The World Famous Biryanis
Feb 07, 2025Who does not like to open a freshly made pot of biryani and fill the whole room with exotic aromas? Biryani is an evergreen dish that needs no introductions. Rooted deeply in the indian culture, we at Shalimar Of India, take pride in the fact of being able to bring it to the people here. India offers a huge number of dishes but nothing comes close to the taste of biryani. Every bite is a burst of flavour and you can taste the work that goes into it while preparing this dish. Biryani caters to all the tastebuds of the mouth at the same time and gives you a mesmerizing flavor palette.
This dish has its origins far away from India but has grown fondly in the country. The literal meaning of biryani is friend before cooking. No one knows the original recipe of biryani. There are many legends that revolve around it.
Many believe that a Turkish ruler brought it to India in the 14th century. The idea during the war was to combine rice, spices, and whatever meat was present in a pot. It was then buried in a hot pit and cooked for several hours. Once done, it was dug out and served to the military men.
Another legend is of the famous Mumtaz. She visited the soldiers once and found them to be malnourished. She asked the chef to make a dish with rice and meat to provide a balanced diet. The result was biryani of course. The rice was fried and the spices were added to it. The pot was then kept over fire and cooked for long hours.
The nizams and nawabs of Hyderabad and Lucknow were known to make their signature biryanis. These rulers were renowned for making biryanis famous and popularising these dishes.
There is a very specific technique that is used to make a biryani. We follow the technique that was used by chefs, and create the perfect blend of flavors. We are determined to bring the flavors to the table. With our unique farm to table approach, we cater to all the flavour pallets and keep the spirit of India alive.
In our tradition, every geist is equivalent to god for us. We make sure that we keep this tradition alive with everyone who enters to eat at our restaurant. The biryani, which was once served to the royalty and warriors, is now known for its greatness all around the world. Served with chilled yogurt, this dish is a burst of flavour and a full nutritional package. The perfect biryani calls for paying meticulous attention to each step and putting the dum that is sealing the hot pot with kneaded down and let it cook for hours. The layers for the biryani are to die for. Topped with fried onions and nuts, it is in short a ticket to heaven on earth. Step into the world of royalty with biryani at Shalimar.
