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10X For the love of Rice

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Rice is an ingredient that can be used in lots of recipes. It can partner up with gravies, curries, or it can be a complete meal in itself. Rice is not only a treat for your taste buds, but it is also filled with lots of health benefits. A plate full of rice is healthier than a lot of other things.  Rice is eaten by lots of people all over the globe. People like rice because it can't just be the main dish; it also goes with other dishes. Sodium levels in rice, like cholesterol and fats, are deficient. Rice has lots of fibre, which helps in reducing the obesity level in the human body. Rice provides vitamin B to help our nervous system run properly.  There are various types of rice available in the market for consumption. Each rice has different enriched nutrients and carbohydrates in it. One serving of rice has 53 grams of carbohydrates. Most people think rice is one of the reasons to increase the fats, but it is not. Rice is fat-free. The carbohydrate in rice acts as fuel in our b

Interesting and lesser-known facts about Basmati Rice

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Basmati is derived from Hindi, meaning "full of aroma". Basmati rice is known for its aroma. Basmati can be a staple ingredient with any Indian dish and is thoroughly enjoyed worldwide. According to archaeologists, its true origin is dated back to between 2000-1600 BC in Udaipur, India. Basmati is native to India and Pakistan, with India being responsible for 2/3 supply all over the globe. Himalayans have cultivated basmati rice for thousands of years. India is the leading exporter of basmati rice to the global market. As per APEDA(Agricultural And Processed Food Products Export Development Authority), India has exported 46,30,463.14 MT of Basmati Rice to the world for the worth of INR 29,849.89 crores during the year 2020-21. One hundred different compounds like hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes and ester, 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline, play a prominent role in constituting the aroma in basmati rice.  Basmati is majorly grown in northern Indian states of Punjab, Delhi, Himachal, Ha

10x Hyderabadi Biryani Recipe

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  Hyderabadi Biryani is a gastronomical delight  What makes Hyderabadi biryani so unique? Why is Hyderabadi biryani considered the best South Indian delicacy? Why is it considered a way of life in Hyderabad?  As per the expert in gourmand in Hyderabad cuisine, Mr Nawab Mehboob Alam Khan, the biryani prepared in Hyderabad is nowhere else prepared. There are several variations of biryanis, but the cooking style across all the variations remains the same. However, Hyderabadi biryani is one of those biryanis that is cooked in a unique style.  In Hyderabad, people do not cook meat and rice separately. They cook raw rice and raw meat together with exotic spices, and that is their speciality.  The authentic Hyderabadi biryani is prepared in a scrupulous way, in which raw rice and raw meat are cooked together in a "Handi" (Earthenpot) with spices and a little bit of water. The planning and preparation time is lengthy and time-consuming, but its richness and delicious taste are all w

SPICE HISTORY OF BIRYANI

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  A delectable dish called " biryani " is made of rice, meat, and rich gravy made of flavourful spices. Each region has its variation of a biryani recipe. Many people believe Indians add spices to almost all of their dishes. But the truth is that not every Indian dish is spiced. The spices used in biryani are many and varied. Biryani is a dish you can enjoy anytime, whether at a wedding or at a Sunday lunch with your family.  WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD BIRYANI?   Fresh vegetables include cauliflower, green beans, peas, carrots, potatoes, and coriander.  Fresh kinds of seafood, chicken, meat, or eggs. These are marinated with a yoghurt-spiced base mix to give them tenderness.  Depending on where you are in India, there are different rice variants. In South India, short-grain rice is used for biryani; in North India, long-grain rice is the preferred choice. WHAT ARE THE MAIN SPICES USED IN BIRYANI? Spices used in biryani might be whole, ground, blended, or used ind

101 - The Best Biryanis of India

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The word Biryan i is Hindi but is derived from birian , which comes from the Persian term, “barshtan to roast”, which translates to "fried before cooking". Simply put, Biryani is a spiced mix of meat and rice. Notable historians have traced the roots of this dish to modern-day Persia. The biryani recipes were much simpler to keep them viable during travel. When the dish reached India, it was turned into something entirely packed with flavoursome food. According to legends, Mumtaz Mahal, the most beloved queen of Shahjahan, asked her barrack cook to cook something nutritious that had all the meat, rice, and spices to restore the need for energy in her army in the barrack. That is how this dish came to India. As a result, various regions across Southern Asia adopted this recipe. It grew and changed to express different cultural values leading us to the diverse selection of Biryani that exists today.