It's the people's dish. Learn all about biryani the rice dish that unites India's incredibly diverse population.
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Chicken Biryani – A Step-by-Step Guide to the Best Rice Dish Ever
With over 1.3 billion people (one sixth of the world’s population!) India represents almost every major religion and many ethnic groups within its borders. Its many cuisines reflect that diversity and biryani is a great example. The spiced rice dish made with vegetables or meat is familiar to all Indians and has countless variations across the country.
Many Indians are vegetarian or vegan for religious or cultural reasons. The predominant religion in India is Hinduism and while it does not strictly forbid eating meat it does promote a lifestyle that respects other life forms. Others eat animal products such as milk eggs and honey. And there are plenty of people who eat meat so there are many different types of biryani.
Each variation is usually made with either meat or vegetables. Vegetarian versions change based on what's in season but potatoes tomatoes onions cauliflower and bell peppers are common ingredients. Non-vegetarian variations are often made with marinated chicken lamb or beef. Most types of biryani contain a lot of oil or ghee (clarified butter) so the dish is treated as an indulgence enjoyed on special occasions like weddings or pujas (Hindu festivals). Biryani is often served family-style along with kebabs raita (a yogurt and cucumber side dish) and borhani (a mint-flavored yogurt drink.)
