Biryani is a dish steeped in legends, layered in meat and spices, and loved across the world. In this blog, we will tell you about Biryani and some facts attached to it, as well as the different ready-to-eat non-vegetarian Biryanis we offer you.
Some meals feed your hunger. Others, like biryani, feed your memories. That slow unveiling of fragrant long-grain basmati rice, the warm whiff of aromatic spices, the tender meat waiting beneath the layer of rice on top, biryani doesn’t just satisfy your taste buds but also fills your soul with utmost delightfulness.
The inception of the legendary Biryani
The origin of biryani doesn’t have one story because, just like most great dishes, it exists somewhere between fact and folklore.
One popular tale traces the birth of biryani to the 14th century, when Timur, the Mongol conqueror, brought with him a dish of rice, spices, and meat, prepared by partially cooking the rice, layering it with seasoned meat, and slow-cooking it in earthen pots buried underground. A hearty war meal for his soldiers, it was fulfilling and flavorful.
Another legend points south, towards Tamil Nadu, where a dish called “Oon Soru” was mentioned as early as the 2nd century A.D., a rice-based dish cooked with ghee, meat, and turmeric. Some say this was India’s earliest version of the meat-and-rice love affair we now call biryani.
But perhaps the most famous story, and the one closest to our collective imagination, involves the Mughal queen Mumtaz Mahal. It is said she once visited army barracks and found the soldiers malnourished. Concerned, she asked the royal kitchen to prepare a wholesome, nourishing, and complete dish. The result? A wholesome rice dish with meat, spices, and ghee, the biryani we know and love.
Each of these tales might be partly true or partly imagined. But together, they tell us something important, and that is, biryani didn’t just happen; it evolved.
The Rise of Ready-to-Eat Biryanis, Without the Fall of Flavor, only by Bombay Kitchen
Let’s be honest about the fact that traditional biryani takes time to cook. The preparation, the marination, the layering, the dum cooking. It’s art and labor rolled into one. But not everyone has hours to spare or a kitchen stocked like a spice market. Does that mean you must give up on biryani? Not at all.
Bombay Kitchen brings you ready-to-eat non-vegetarian biryanis cooked using traditional techniques and quality ingredients. All you need is a microwave or a few minutes on the stove. The result? You’ll open a pack and be greeted by the same aroma and culinary comfort.
Read this blog to know about our variety of ready-to-eat, authentic non-vegetarian Indian Biryanis that you can easily get in our product range.
This one needs no special occasion. Chicken Biryani is the crowd-puller, the comfort dish, the nostalgia trigger. Prepared with tender boneless chicken marinated in yogurt, garlic, and spices, and slow-cooked with saffron-layered basmati rice, it delivers a warm, familiar embrace with every bite. Perfect for a quiet lunch or a weekend binge-watch session.
Rich, indulgent, and deeply satisfying, our Lamb Biryani is a treat to your taste buds. The boneless lamb, slow-cooked until it melts on your tongue, carries the bold flavors of cumin, cinnamon, and cloves, layered with long-grain, tender, and aromatic rice. This is not just food but your well-earned reward after a hectic week of work.
Looking for something that is a little extra? We bring you the delicious and exotic Chicken Kabab Biryani, where juicy minced chicken kababs meet layers of spiced rice. Thanks to its char-grilled flavors and bold spice profile, it’s a one-of-a-kind smoky delight you won’t forget. A biryani with a punch, it’s for those who like their meals wholesome and soul-pleasing.
A seafood twist to the traditional dish, Shrimp Biryani brings a wave of flavors to your love for biryani. Cooked with marinated shrimp and earthy coastal spices, and layered with fragrant basmati rice, it’s perfect for those who crave something different, something zesty, something that makes your lunch experience something to cherish for a long time.
Why choose Bombay Kitchen?
The above-mentioned ready-to-eat non-vegetarian Biryanis will surely make you and your guests wow. This is because Bombay Kitchen ensures that all the dishes are 100% authentic and have traditional flavors, along with the convenience of heat-and-eat. All you have to do is head to your nearest grocery store and grab a ready-to-serve pack of your favorite Biryani, bring it home, heat it, and serve it.
