How the Biryani is Introduced to the World
it's a story of migration, fusion, and flavor that spans centuries and continents.
The word
biryani
is believed to have originated from the Persian words
“birian”
(which means "fried before cooking") and
“birinj”
(meaning "rice")
Biryani’s roots traced back to
Persian and Arab influences
,it was introduced to the Indian subcontinent through the
Mughals
Emperor Shah Jahan’s
wife,
Mumtaz Mahal
once visited army barracks and found the soldiers undernourished
She ordered the royal chefs to prepare nutritious & delicious dish
a hearty combination of rice, meat, spices, and saffron was created: the biryani.