A discussion of the history of Awadh can never be complete without talking about its rich culinary heritage. Awadh has been a silent witness to many kitchen histories. You cannot imagine a grand North Indian cuisine without including at least two to three Awadhi dishes. It is the land of soothing nihari and soft kebabs, korma etc. KaliyasAdditionally, this is also the place where the famous Awadhi Biryani was born. Awadh is the historical name of the north-eastern part of present-day Uttar Pradesh. Since this part was ruled by many Muslim rulers, many Persian elements have been included in the cuisine here. The word ‘Biryani’ is derived from the Persian word ‘Biryan’ which means fried before cooking and ‘Birinj’ which is the Persian word for rice. This delicious rice dish is made with a combination of meat, spices and rice. Sometimes dry fruits, saffron and milk are also used.
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Biryani is the perfect preparation for any feast
The variety of biryani found in India is proof that we are crazy about this dish. Hyderabad has its own regional version, Kolkata and Tamil Nadu also have it. Awadhi biryani is said to be one of the more delicate versions. A lot of spices are used to season the meat, but nothing ever feels overwhelming. This is because the meat is also marinated in curd and left for a while. This well-marinated meat becomes a treasure trove of flavors in this delicious biryani. Awadhi or Lucknowi biryani is pure biryani. In other words, the meat and rice are cooked separately; They are layered together and cooked in dum style. In Kachhi Biryani, raw meat is marinated with spices, layered with raw rice and both are cooked together.
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Biryani can be of many types
Awadhi Mutton Biryani is an ideal recipe for any party or feast. You can even pack it for picnics and impress everyone because let’s just say, biryani will always find takers. This mutton biryani is actually not that difficult to make, provided you have all the ingredients at the right place. Biryani uses very common kitchen ingredients that you can easily find in your local grocery store.
Here is a detailed recipe of Awadhi Mutton Biryani that you can try at home.
