A Biryani-lover or not; prefers Kolkata Biryani with Aloo or not; you simply cannot ignore the "emotion" that we call Kolkata Biryani.
Biryani
"Biryani is an Indian dish made with highly seasoned rice and meat, fish, or vegetables. Origin: Urdu, from Persian biryāni, from biriyān ‘fried, grilled’."
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The word Biryani derived from "Biryan" and "Brinj" as well is another ancestor. Biriyan is a Parsi word which means fried before cooking and Brinj stands for Rice. Initially this dish was prepared only with meat, however, with times people started using other ingredients such as seafood, vegetables etc while making Biryani and people started accepting the variations.
Best Biryani Joints in Kolkata
Royal Indian Hotel Pvt. Ltd
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What to order: Your choice of Mutton or Chicken Biryani with Chaap or Pasinda and don't forget to order Sahi Tukda.
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Shiraz (Park Steet and Mallick Bazaar Crossing)
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What to order: Your choice of Mutton or Chicken Biryani with Chaap or Pasinda and don't forget to order Sahi Tukda.
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India Restaurant, Khidirpore
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What to order: Special Mutton or Chicken Biryani with Chaap or Korma and don't forget to order Sahi Tukra.
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Arsalan (Park Circus or E M Bypass)
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What to order: Special Mutton or Chicken Biryani with Chaap or Korma and don't forget to order Firni and Arsalan's special Cheese Kebab.
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Zam Zam
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What to order: Beef Biryani with Beef Korma and don't forget to order Firni after the meal and Burhani along with the Biryani.
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Dum Pukht, ITC Sonar
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What to order: Dum Pukht Biryani with Raan and don't forget to order Seviyan.
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Manzilat's
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What to order: I prefer their Kolkatta Mutton Biryani with Burhani.
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Hanglaatherium
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What to order: I prefer their Biryani Combo
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Oudh 1590
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What to order: My preference is Raan Biryani however not before having the Galauti Kebab
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