Instead, there might be spice-crusted scallops with chilli mash, or lobster biryani, followed by a chocolate samosa with Indian tea ice cream. |
The buffet will have two types of non-veg. biryanis, and one veg. biryani, accompanied by salads and three desserts. |
In its country of origin, it is used in sweet and savoury recipes, from biryani to kulfi. |
The lamb curry and vegetable biryani that followed suffered by comparison, seeming just a little vague and hesitant. |
Ask any gourmet and he will swear by the bewitching biryani about the place being an epicurean's nirvana. |
Rice can be as simple as steamed rice to a very elaborately prepared, richly flavoured and spiced biryani. |