What is the history of Hyderabadi Biryani?

Question

Hyderabadi Biryani is quite famous, so it must be having a history ..isn't it?

Answer 1

Biryani is believed to have been brought to India by Taimur Lang, or Timur, the lame. The classic biryani originated in the mughal courts after they refined the dish with cooking influences from the Persian courts. The Mughal emperor Aurangzeb (Son of Shahjahan) brought the dish to Hyderabad when he invaded the South and installed his representatives as governors of the southern provinces. One of these governors later became the Nizams of Hyderabad.Now a days Hyderabadi Biryani is famous in bawarchi.

Answer 2

Hyderabad's 400 year history the Hyderabadi cuisine has, like its culture, stood high and unmatched by any other state in India. In fact Hyderabad was known for the spectacular way its aristocracy entertained. The feast at these banquets usually contained a selection of Mughlai dishes which would be decorated with varq (a very fine pure silver leaf).

The must try of all in Hyderabadi cuisine is the Ghosth Dum Biryani or the Kucte Ghosth ki Biryani - well done Basmati rice cooked with succelent pieces of meat laced with safforn and pure ghee, fresh out of the clay handi. The Biryani is aromatic flavoured with safforon. It is presented with great flair in the clay pot itself, which is sealed with dough and flicked opened expertly in front of you to reveal the insides.

What makes the Hyderabadi Cuisine special is the use of special ingredients, carefully chosen and cooked to the right degree. The addition of a certain Herb, Spice, Condiment, or an Amalgam of these add an unique taste and texture to the dish. The herbs and spices used and the method of preparation gives the dish its name. "Murgh do pyaza" gets its name from the onions that are added twice to the dish in two variations.

The Masalas or the rich blend of herbs, spices and condiments give the dishes a base, or what is popularly known as "Gravy". Some of these blends are a well-kept secret that pass only down the family line or from the Ustad(Teacher) to his Shagird(Pupil). The head cooks or the "Khansas" were an asset to the house hold, and were treated with due respect.

The word "Nawabi" is as synonymous with the Hyderabadi cuisine as "Shahi" is with Luknowi. These terms conjure delicacies that are rich in taste and texture with mouth-watering aromas. The "Kebabs" in Hyderabad need a special mention, the "ShammiKebab" is one such popular dish. The Kebabs are originally from Greece

The two major variations in the Biryani are "Kacchi" and "Puccki" Biryani .The difference lies in the Preparation and the Pre cooking respectively .The heart of Biryani lies in Marination and the "Dum " (Steaming with live coals).

The "Kucchi Biryani " is made with uncooked meat and the marination time for the meat for this preparation varies from 90min-360min.The Marinate includes raw papaya peel , hung curd, spices and condiments. Some chefs use black and white pepper instead of red chilly powder.

The par boiled rice and the marinated meat are then arranged in layers with mint leaves, fried onions and saffron as garnish between the layers; the handi is then sealed and then handi is allowed to steam between layers of live embers. The seal of the Handiis broken only during the meals time and the delicious smell of the Biryani is allowed to waft in the dastorkhan whetting the appetite of the dinners.

The "PUCCI BIRYANI" is made similarly except for the fact that meat is pre-cooked before being arranged in layers for the dum. Of course, the marination process and the marinade will considerably differ for both these Biryanis:.

Answer 3

Hi friend,i like the question asked.Even i had that query in my mind because of you i found the answer for you(of course for me).

Biryani is believed to have been brought to India by Taimur Lang, or Timur, the lame. The classic biryani originated in the mughal courts after they refined the dish with cooking influences from the Persian courts. The Mughal emperor Aurangzeb (1618 - 1707) brought the dish to Hyderabad when he invaded the South and installed his representatives as governors of the southern provinces. One of these governors later became the Nizams of Hyderabad.

Answer 4

History of the Hyderabadi Biryani

Biryani is believed to have been brought to India by Taimur Lang, or Timur, the lame. The classic biryani originated in the mughal courts after they refined the dish with cooking influences from the Persian courts. The Mughal emperor Aurangzeb (1618 - 1707) brought the dish to Hyderabad when he invaded the South and installed his representatives as governors of the southern provinces. One of these governors later became the Nizams of Hyderabad.

Answer 5

how about we know the best recipe now...does anyone has a good recipe for Veg-Hyderabadi Biryani