biryani

plural biryanis · alternative baryani · alternative biriani

1. countableuncountableA spiced dish of rice, blended with meat and/or vegetables.

   Undoubtedly, biryani is best shared with friends and family.

   2025 June 6, Lakshana N Palat, “Why biryani isn't just food, it's a celebration in every bite”, in Gulf News

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   These being removed, we dipped hands in “Biryani,” a meat pillaw, abounding in clarified butter; [...]

   1858, Richard Francis Burton, Personal Narrative Of A Pilgrimage To El-Medinah And Meccah, Shepard, Clark & Brown, →OCLC, →OL, page 477

   The Emperor Aurangzeb is said to have been particularly fond of one variety, called 'Biryani Khichri'.

   1918, A. C. Mukerji, Hindu Fasts And Feasts, The Indian Press, →OCLC, →OL, page 3

   Thereafter, the menu is divided into a number of sections: Syrian Christian specialities from Kerala; coastal seafood dishes; Malabar biryanis; vegetable curries; and special dosas.

   2008, Charles Campion, London Restaurant Guide 2009, page 8

   Kay’s biryani, by the way, is featured in our new collection of easy recipes for ground beef — that filling, inexpensive supermarket standby.

   2025 November 20, Mia Leimkuhler, “Beef Biryani Tonight, Hojicha Cheesecake Pie Next Thursday”, in The New York Times