Mangalorean Biryani

Description

The Mangalorean Biryani can be prepared with meat (usually chicken) or without. What makes the biryani Mangalorean is the masala paste in which the biryani is made. This adds to the main flavour of the biryani. The paste consists of coconut, coriander seeds, cardamom, fennel seeds, clove, ginger, dry red chilli, garlic and cumin seeds. These ingredients are ground together to form a thick orange colour paste. The vegetables are then sautéed and mixed along with rice. Mangalorean Biryani is served with raita or curd.