Biryani - A tempting food story

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Kolkata style Chicken Biryani
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Kolkata the capital of the state West Bengal. Bengali, the native people of Kolkata are foodies in nature. Previously I shared posts about The Sweet delicacies of West Bengal and The Hilsa fish story. Today I am sharing the Kolkata style Biryani.

Biryani which is also known as Biriyani, Biriani and more is very popular on the Indian sub-continent. It is a combination of flavored rice and cooked meats. However, other than meat( chicken, goat, lamb, etc.) biryani is also can be made out of fish, egg or vegetable. Every state in India has its style of cooking Biryani, among them, Hyderabadi Dum Biryani, Lucknow Biryani, Ambur Biryani, Kachi Biryani and Kolkata style Biryani is popular.

Kolkata style Biryani is evolved from Lucknow Biryani, through The last Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, who was deported in Metiaburuj the suburb of Kolkata. His economic condition was not good at that time so he starts adding potato in Biryani instead of meat. From then the style of giving potato in Biryani is adopted.

The Kolkata style Biryani is served with a big piece of potato, a boiled and flavored egg and the cooked meat along with flavored rice.

Shrimp Biryani
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The meat or fish is marinated with yogurt, Indian spices, and Garam Masala. Garam Masala is a mixture of mainly Cardamom, Cinnamon, Cloves, Mace and, Star anise. Ghee( clarified butter) is used for cooking it gives awesome taste and aroma. The rice is cooked in whole Garam Masala then layered with cooked meat. Saffron in warm milk is used for giving the yellow color to this dish. Saffron enhanced a nice aroma to this dish. After layering with rice, potato egg, and meat, it is covered and sealed and set for dum( slow cook) for hours. After opening the aroma fills the whole place. The tempting look and aroma bring cravings immediately.

Kolkata style Goat meat Biryani
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I made this dish at home and often go to restaurants also to taste this delectable dish. In Kolkata array of Mughlai restaurants serves Biryani, even local street vendors are also serving Biryani. Don’t miss to taste this dish if you ever been in Kolkata or suburbs of Kolkata.

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Hey @usashi_stories ,

These dishes look very delicious and nutritious, thanks for sharing. Are they time consuming? If somebody wants to prepare something, would you recommend them to do it on the weekend?

By the way, the photos look very professional, what’s your secret?

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Oh! Tasty food story.

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I want some Biryanis already. You’re really good with describing food. Well donand nice pictures too

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woow, @usashi_stories I love this Biryani. your photo are very clear…thanks you Sharing this dish.

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Hey,

@MoniDi

Yes, it will take about 2 hours minimum to prepare the dish. So if you are working, the weekend will be best to do it.

In these pictures, I used the Nikon prime lens 35mm. I am very particular about my props and choosing the color of the background to make my subject prominent. Light also another main thing for photography, other than that there is no secret :slightly_smiling_face: . I am glad that you find my photography professional I am trying to do so, and still learning. For food blogger food photography is everything. Thank you !!

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HI,

@Meraj

Thank you!! :slightly_smiling_face:

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Hi

@MrFreez ,

I am glad that you liked my story. Thank you very much for appreciating my story. :slightly_smiling_face:

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Hi,

@GaziSalauddinbd

Thank you very much for liking my story :slightly_smiling_face:

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You are well come @usashi_stories . I will look out for your future posts.

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Thanks for replying @usashi_stories !

What I try to do usually is to follow the steps in this post 5 tips to consider when styling food. However, I don’t always have my Nikon D3500 with me so I take photos with my mobile phone.

Perhaps you should write a post where you are sharing your tips when it comes to food photography and blog pictures? I am sure it will be appreciated.

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Hey,

@MoniDi

Thank you !!

I will try to share about photography in the future, however,my knowledge is very limited :slightly_smiling_face: .

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Nice posts @usashi_stories whats you top 5 biryani in Kolkata ?

Mine is

  1. Dudhiya Biryani of Biryanishk
  2. Dariyabadi Biryani of India Restaurant
  3. Sufiyana Biryani of Safroon Tree
  4. Nargeshi Biryani of Royal Indian Hotel
  5. Keema Biryani of Awadh
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Hi @RajdeepB ,

I am recently out of Kolkata for a couple of years. However, my first choice is Arsalan Restaurant, we can’t decide to go to other places :grinning: . Next Aminia Restaurant near Newmarket Kolkata. Then Oudh 1590. I only like Chicken or Mutton Biryani, preferably Mutton Biryani :blush: .

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Thank you @usashi_stories for sharing such a nice post, full of taste, and knowledge.

We, at our home, cook potatoes biryani, but we never knew from what kind of beryani it has been evolved, and what exactly is the story behind. I really enjoyed the story of nawab wajid shah, that you have mentioned.

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Ha ha ha :grinning: … Excellent @usashi_stories … Those are once my fav too, even Raan Biryani of Oudh 1590 used to be in my top 10 list for Kolkata but not anymore. Anyway :slightly_smiling_face: … keep enjoying and keep posing really liked your pics.

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@ComradeShah Thank you!! I am glad that you liked my post :slightly_smiling_face:

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What a beautiful post @usashi_stories .The photos look really interesting.

Are you a food lover? Have you tasted all these meals before?

Thanks for sharing it here with us on connect.

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Thank you @Austinelewex for appreciating my post. I am a food lover as well as a food blogger too. The picture of this dish is captured by me. This is my favorite dish, I often cook this dish at home. :slightly_smiling_face:

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