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Traditional food

Food and dishes that are passed through generations are called traditional food. The food in their original form as they were created and not modernized,not processed and not packaged. Traditional food that have a long history of supporting good health. Foods that are whole and nutrient dense and also foods that are very simple and basic, like meat and poultry,eggs, wholegrain, fish, beans, vegetables, fruits nuts , seeds and dairy are called traditional food.

Today I am going to share how to cook Biryaniˌ/bɪrɪˈɑːni/ . It is a rice based meal. Originating in Persia and popular in India and the Middle East. The word ‘Biryani’ is an Urdu word derived from Persian language. We can cook Biryani with meat, seafood, chicken and also vegetables.

Biryani is normally made with basmati rice and flavored with all those Indian spices. Delhi Biryani, Sindi Biryani, Hyderabadi Biryani, Malabar Biryani, Calcutta Biryani, Ambur Vaniyambadi Biryani, Navayathu Biryani, Kutchi Biryani, Dindugul Biryani and Kalyani Biryani are some of the Biryani varieties. Biryani is also popular in other International countries like Afghanistan, Burma, Middle East, Iran and Indonesia. Nasi Kebuli is an Indonesian spicy steamed rice cooked in goat broth, milk and ghee is similar to Biryani.

                                Ingredients

• meat

• basmati rice

• onions

• garlic

• ginger

• tomatoes

• curry leaves

• chili powder

• turmeric powder

• coriander powder

• bay leaf

• cinnamon stick

• black pepper

• cloves

• nutmeg

• green cardamoms

• star anise

• fennel seed

• salt

• coconut milk

• yogurt

• green chillies

• vegetable oil

Preparation:

Add two table spoon oil or butter to to the pot or pressure cooker. I am using pressure cooker. Add dry spices, and saute till they begin to sizzle and then add curry leaves and onions fry till they turn brown. Add ginger and garlic paste.

Fry till the raw smell goes off and add the meat (chicken, lamb or beef) and salt to taste , fry till the color slightly change. Add tomatoes, yogurt, and coriander leaves and mint.

Mix well and cook till the meat turn soft. Add coconut milk and then add the rice. I drain the rice and fried little bit.

Turn on the flame to very low. It takes only five minute to cook the rice. If you like you can add some ghee (melted butter). Serve it with boiled eggs and vegetables.

Nutrition information

For a serving size of 1 tray (365 g)

Calories:520, Fat: 12g, Saturated fat:3.5g, Cholesterol: 40mg, Sodium: 1240mg, Potassium: 0mg, Carbohydrates: 81g, Fiber:3g, Glucose: 13g, Protein: 23g

(Thank you: eatthismuch.com)

Thank you for taking your time reading, I really appreciate it. I cook food and serve it with love and its tastes nice too. Hope you enjoy reading. I know many of you cook Biryani at home in different ways If you are not familiar with all these spices please buy a ready-made Biryani mix powder and enjoy cooking!