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Title: Biryani is it just fried rice with an Indian spice
Post by: loveitspicy on February 21, 2012, 12:34 PM
Is take away or restaurant biryani just a version of fried rice with Indian spice?

I've been experimenting with Biryani ie; Chicken Biryani etc but want to make it quick quick like a T/A's

What do we all think - and has anyone got a fool proof biryani recipe? And obviously NOT being cooked slowly in a pot in the oven!!

best, Rich
Title: Re: Biryani is it just fried rice with an Indian spice
Post by: gary on February 21, 2012, 01:00 PM
Is take away or restaurant biryani just a version of fried rice with Indian spice?

Yes it is really.

Here's a good demo, shouldn't be too hard to follow

http://cbm-mick.blogspot.com/2010/05/restaurant-chicken-biryani.html (http://cbm-mick.blogspot.com/2010/05/restaurant-chicken-biryani.html)
Title: Re: Biryani is it just fried rice with an Indian spice
Post by: loveitspicy on February 21, 2012, 01:15 PM
Is take away or restaurant biryani just a version of fried rice with Indian spice?

Yes it is really.

Here's a good demo, shouldn't be too hard to follow

http://cbm-mick.blogspot.com/2010/05/restaurant-chicken-biryani.html (http://cbm-mick.blogspot.com/2010/05/restaurant-chicken-biryani.html)

Mick has some good stuff on his site!!

best, Rich
Title: Re: Biryani is it just fried rice with an Indian spice
Post by: gary on February 21, 2012, 01:27 PM

Mick has some good stuff on his site!!

best, Rich

Indeed :)

He has a vid of the Vegetable curry accompaniment too

http://cbm-mick.blogspot.com/2010/05/restaurant-vegetable-curry.html (http://cbm-mick.blogspot.com/2010/05/restaurant-vegetable-curry.html)

Gary
Title: Re: Biryani is it just fried rice with an Indian spice
Post by: DalPuri on February 21, 2012, 02:26 PM
Hi Rich,
I've cooked biryani many many times and it couldnt be simpler.
And yes, BIR biryani is just fried rice and shouldnt be allowed to be called biryani.
Why anyone would want to replicate this is beyond me, but each to their own eh.  :)

Try this guys method and you wont stop smiling  ;D

Hyderabadi Mutton Biryani (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOvFCGjGp1A#)


Cheers, Frank.
Title: Re: Biryani is it just fried rice with an Indian spice
Post by: PaulP on February 21, 2012, 03:08 PM
I had a BIR lamb biryani a few weeks ago. To my surprise it came with a boiled egg cut into quarters. Years ago the eggs were always more like scrambled eggs.

My wife and I really enjoyed it and yes it came with a vegetable curry sauce.

Cheers,

Paul
Title: Re: Biryani is it just fried rice with an Indian spice
Post by: JerryM on February 21, 2012, 05:55 PM
i've settled on dipuraja's as the best i've come across.

i now use 1 tsp methi and have added in 1 htbsp coconut flour per person.

there might even be a tad reference to singeing

http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=4518.0
 (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=4518.0)
Title: Re: Biryani is it just fried rice with an Indian spice
Post by: loveitspicy on February 21, 2012, 10:00 PM
Cheers guys ive watched most of the vids around yesterday before posting the thread - in the bir trade its just simply fried rice there aint no long cooking in a pot for hours etc

best, Rich
Title: Re: Biryani is it just fried rice with an Indian spice
Post by: George on February 21, 2012, 10:08 PM
Is take away or restaurant biryani just a version of fried rice with Indian spice?
I've been experimenting with Biryani ie; Chicken Biryani etc but want to make it quick quick like a T/A's

BIR style biryanis have always been one of my favourite dishes. Even the rice and meat mixture alone is a fair bit more sophisticated than simple 'fried rice'. The last time I had it, I watched the preparation from a distance and was quite surprised how much is involved. In summary, first he made a 'curry sauce' of some kind just as you might make any other dish, like chicken madras or anything. Then he added the rice and followed up with yet more spices and other ingredients. The great taste of the end result was up there with the best, so I'd say it must be the way to go. The video of the Hyderabadi biryani might taste great but that approach is more traditional and nothing like a BIR would use.
Title: Re: Biryani is it just fried rice with an Indian spice
Post by: paulirving on February 21, 2012, 11:17 PM
interesting video the chicken biryani one, very similar style to chinese cooking
Title: Re: Biryani is it just fried rice with an Indian spice
Post by: JerryM on February 22, 2012, 04:10 PM
the thing that interest's me is are there any other essential ingredients to add in to the recipe.

my essentials being: almond flake, coconut flour, spiced oil

i also have in mind to add in marrowfat peas at some point. i know it sounds odd but my fav restaurant does it and it works a treat.

there are still a few flavours though that i feel are missing - hence any thoughts particularly toward the Persian or Malayan variations.

i've tried apricot for example and it works ok ish but not the full picture.