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Biryani is a fragrant rice-based dish that finds its variation from country-to-country. Sometimes this variation may also occur between regions!
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So, what type of rice does the popular dish use? Well, every biryani uses a different kind of rice, which perfectly complements the spices and flavours of the said region.
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Here’s a look at a few types of rice that you can use for different types of biryani!
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1. Jeera Samba - AKA cumin rice, this short grain rice is generally used for making Punjabi Biryani.
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2. Sona Masuri - Commonly used in Tamil biryani, this is also called golden brown rice.
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3. Patna Rice - These are pale-hued rice which is generally used for adding a sweet flavour to the biryani.
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4. Ully is short-grained brown rice that is popularly used in Burmese biryani.
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5. Basmati Rice - This is a popular variant of rice, known for its long grains and aroma.
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So, when are you making a plate of steaming hot biryani at home?
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