biryani Archives

The journey and evolution of biryani – By Malsha – eLanka The journey and evolution of biryani from Iran to India is a fascinating tale of cultural exchange and adaptation. The dish is believed to have originated in Persia (present-day Iran), where it was known as “beryan,” which means fried or roasted. The dish was made by cooking rice with meat, vegetables, and spices and was typically served at royal banquets. When the Mughal Emperor Babur invaded India in 1526, he brought with him a team of skilled chefs and a taste for Persian cuisine. It is said that the first biryani was prepared in the Mughal court kitchens in India during the 16th century. The Mughal emperors were known for their love of rich and flavorful food, and the biryani quickly became a favorite dish among the royal families and the aristocracy. As the Mughal Empire expanded, so did ...

History in a banana leaf -By Vidya Balachander Source:-roadsandkingdoms How a savory rice and meat dish remains a fragile thread between modern Sri Lanka and 16th century Dutch Burgher settlers. With the lamprais in the backseat, I could barely focus on anything else. The modest parcel of food wrapped in a banana leaf, freshly baked and still warm to the touch, was demanding my complete sensory attention. The mildly woody smell of the banana leaf mingled with the unmistakable aroma of meat, and like a gentle cloud the fragrance wafted up and settled comfortably in the car for the remainder of my journey home. They say you eat with your eyes first, but in this case, it was the aroma of the lamprais in my backseat that had me hooked. Being led by my nose alone, I was tempted to draw a parallel between lamprais, a rich dish of ...