5 Facts About Biryani You’ll Love To Know

1. The word 'Biryani' originates from the word 'birian', meaning food that's fried before cooking.

2. It's believed Mumtaz Mahal, the wife of Shahjahan first prepared biryani to feed their army.

3. In the year 2022, biryani became the most Googled dish.

4. There are over 26 varieties of biryani found in India.

5. Initially, biryani was cooked with just mutton. Now, chicken biryani is the most popular.