Kofta Biryani recipe: 59 Photos
Kofta Biryani – Food Fusion what it looks like
Kofta Biryani pictures
FAQ
Zafrani biryani: One of the links to the biryani with royalty remains is that of saffron-infused milk or ghee added to the layers of rice to bring oomph and separate the dish from plebeian food.
According to historian Lizzie Collingham, the modern biryani developed in the royal kitchens of the Mughal Empire (1526–1857) and is a mix of the native spicy rice dishes of India and the Persian polao. Indian restaurateur Kris Dhillon believes that the dish originated in Persia and was brought to India by the Mughals.
By building the biryani in layers, and seasoning each layer as it is assembled, different flavours are absorbed by each layer. Every layer of rice can then maintain the required Stiffness, as very little liquid is added, just sufficient to either be partially absorbed or steamed off.
Yogurt - Yogurt adds creaminess and a slight tanginess to balance the heat and flavors. Ghee and Oil - A combination of ghee and cooking oil is used for frying and sautéing, infusing richness into every grain of rice.
Biryani masala has some key ingredients like shahi jeera (caraway seeds) and dagad phool (stone flower, kalpasi) which are not used to make garam masala. Here is a picture of the caraway seeds. They look similar to cumin but these are thinner, darker and longer than the cumin seeds.