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AWADHI BIRYANI AND ITS DELICACY

Updated: Jul 27

Biryani, the evergreen classic which is loved by everyone, is the most popular delicacy of India. Though originated in Persia, it became a Hindustani dish as got adopted by people of different regions and tastes and become the finger-licking dish of India. Awadhi Biryani came into existence from the region of Awadh in India.




LET’S TUNE INTO THE AWADHI CUISINE TALE


Awadhi food is very common in North India. However, sophistication and nuance involved in authentic Awadhi food are ignored by many modern-day outlets serving Awadhi cuisines. But the old Lucknow city and certain others in the country still justify the traditional flavours of Awadhi cuisine to a certain extent.

However, cutting-edge variations had been inevitable because the labour, sophistication, intricacy and finesse involved in cooking throughout the time of the Nawabs is tough to hold today. There are sure awesome traits of Awadhi meals that represent the soul and the essence of this cuisine. India is a rustic that has records of overseas rulers, with every introduction of the united states to diverse cultures, traditions and cuisines. The Turks, Afghans, Persians, and Arabs have left at the back of a wealthy subculture of meals and feasts. Biryani is considered the loudest of all that has come to India. Traditionally made from lamb, this dish was brought to the subcontinent by the Arabs and Persians.


HOW DID AWADHI BIRYANI COME TO INDIA?

During the reign of the Mughals, Awadh (now Lucknow) was the capital of their kingdom. That is why it got the name Awadhi biryani with its delicate taste. Awadh cuisine is heavily influenced by the Nawabs of Awadh from Persia. Awadhi Veg Biryani and Awadhi Chicken Biryani are the variations of Awadhi Biryani which came into existence as India is a diverse country where not all people prefer eating non-veg. But, Awadhi Biryani doesn’t disappoint any.


WHAT MAKES AWADHI BIRYANI SO SPECIAL?

A plate full of Awadhi Chicken Biryani is the best to have ‘Asli Awadhi ka Zaika’. This classic recipe belongs to a majestic kitchen and is popularly also known as ‘Lucknowi Biryani’.


Awadhi Biryani is a delicious rice preparation made in dum style because of the desire to achieve a unique style. The dum style or the dumpukht is considered a hallmark of Awadhi Biryani. Traditionally, this biryani is made with mutton meat but one can also make it with chicken. It is subtle in taste, flavourful, and aromatic, but not that spicy like Hyderabadi Biryani. Awadhi Veg Biryani and Awadhi Chicken Biryani contains a lot of ghee, cardamom, and some whole spices. Fried slowly in ghee, the meat feels even fattier to taste.


The essence, flavour, and aroma of spices are perfectly maintained by putting it on dum, which makes it the ever delicious Awadhi Dum Biryani.

The overall taste of the biryani is extracted by putting the Biryani on Dum, which is one of the most important procedures of making Awadhi dum biryani. The significance of putting it on dum is using its vapours to pass the spice layer into the rice layer to permeate the flavour throughout the rice.


Awadhi Biryani is cooked in ghee which gives you the essence of the spices browned in this. Chicken sauteed deeply and slowly in ghee makes it a perfect Awadhi Chicken Biryani. And this is the secret of this recipe which makes it unique from any other Biryani.


Awadi Biryani is based on a careful and harmonious combination of spices. Awadhi Biryani use spices commonly popular in the Indian subcontinent, such as cinnamon, pepper, cloves, cardamom, bay leaf, cumin, and nutmeg.

What is the best part of a Biryani? Actually, this question in itself is completely wrong because every grain of rice of Awadhi Biryani that goes into your mouth makes you feel heaven on Earth. Its Aroma, ingredients, chicken and mutton pieces, all is enough to set you high without having Alcohol.

Imagine stepping into your house after a tiring day and smelling the aroma of Awadhi Veg Biryani or Awadhi Chicken Biryani. Oh My God, how can one remain without eating it? A True Biryani lover never gets bored with eating it every day. And your hunger to have the best Awadhi Biryani staying in Mumbai would definitely take you to Charcoal eats. Charcoal Eats Chef’s prepare the best Awadhi Biryani in the way it was made in Awadh. So, to taste the Real and Original Awadhi Veg Biryani or Awadhi Chicken Biryani,

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