Last weekend, while meandering through the farmers market, a young lady came up to me, tugged on my sleeve and whispered in my ear, “Please! Do a biryani class or teach us how to make one!” I was ...

True, a recipe for biryani, Asia’s delicious rice dish, is long. So many ingredients, right? But also, so many aromas, so many flavors, so many textures. It’s the price to pay. Hoist those reading ...

What to do (Chicken Biryani): In a deep frying pan, drizzle the oil and add the onions. Fry until golden. Remove from the oil and set aside. Add some of the food colour to the potatoes and fry them ...

From the Persian word for "roasted," a biryani is a version of rice pilaf. It requires some prep work, but making components in advance over time makes the job easier. The sauce base can be made ...

This is the ideal midweek curry recipe, says Cornwall-based food writer Amy Sheppard, who specialises in simple, budget recipes. It freezes well so you can make it ahead of time and it uses the all-in ...

Beyond Idli and Dosa, South India offers a world of exquisite Biryanis. From the royal Hyderabadi Dum Biryani to the fiery Chettinad and the fragrant Malabar varieties, explore unique spice blends and ...

Thalassery in north Kerala is famous for its signature biryani that uses the special Thalassery black pepper. It gets its taste from the inclusion of star anise too and is made dum style. Chef Bijitha ...