moderate, aromatic, balanced
A modern standardized vegetarian biryani widely served in Indian restaurants — combines techniques from multiple regional schools.
Layered like a meat biryani — vegetables (and often paneer) are par-cooked separately in masala, then dum'd with par-cooked rice. More elaborate than tahari.
Cook method
pukki
Rice
long-grain basmati
Typical meats
vegetarian, paneer
Key ingredients
mixed vegetables, paneer, yogurt, fried onions, saffron, mint
Pairs with
raita, salan, papad