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​Tracing the Biryani trail—from Iran to India's culinary landscape​

Persian roots
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The term 'Biryani' has roots in the Persian word 'Birian', signifying 'pre-fried', and 'Birinj', meaning rice. Though its precise origins are debated, many contend it journeyed from Persia to India with the Mughals, evolving further in the Mughal royal kitchens.

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​Mughal roots​
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Legends surround Biryani's evolution, including a tale about Mumtaz Mahal, Shah Jahan's wife. Noticing malnourished Mughal soldiers, she instructed chefs to combine meat and rice, enriching it with spices and saffron cooked over wood.

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Turkish roots
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Another tale credits Turk-Mongol conqueror Taimur with introducing Biryani to India in 1398. Additionally, Hyderabad's Nizams and Lucknow's Nawabs are celebrated for their fondness for this dish.

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Mughlai Biryani
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Mughal Emperors cherished grand dining and culinary arts. Traditional Mughlai Biryani, with its spiced meat and kewra-infused rice, released an enticing aroma, instantly whetting appetites.

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