What is biryani?
Q: What is biryani?
A: Biryani is a rice-based dish that is made with spices, usually basmati rice, and meat, fish, eggs, or vegetables.
Q: Where did the name biryani come from?
A: The name biryani comes from the Persian word beryā(n) which means "fried" or "roasted".
Q: What is the origin of biryani?
A: The cooking method of biryani came from Iran and was brought to the Indian subcontinent by Iranian travelers and merchants.
Q: Did the recipe of biryani change after it was brought to India?
A: Yes, the recipe of biryani in India developed to its current form.
Q: Where is biryani popular?
A: Local variants of biryani are popular not only in South Asia but also in Bangladesh, Southeast Asia, Arabia, and within various South Asian communities in Western countries.
Q: What are the different ingredients used in biryani?
A: Biryani can be made with meat, fish, eggs or vegetables, along with spices and usually basmati rice.
Q: Is biryani a traditional Indian dish?
A: Yes, biryani is a traditional Indian dish.
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