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'''Biryani''', '''biriani''', or '''beriani''' is a range of primarily South Asian [[Rice|rice]]-based foods made with [[Spices|spices]], rice (usually [[Basmati|basmati]]) and [[Meat|meat]] or [[Vegetables|vegetables]]. It was spread throughout the Middle East and South Asia (and Southeast Asia to an extent) by Muslim travellers and merchants, and is popular in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. | '''Biryani''', '''biriani''', or '''beriani''' is a range of primarily South Asian [[Rice|rice]]-based foods made with [[Spices|spices]], rice (usually [[Basmati|basmati]]) and [[Meat|meat]] or [[Vegetables|vegetables]]. It was spread throughout the Middle East and South Asia (and Southeast Asia to an extent) by Muslim travellers and merchants, and is popular in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. | ||
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* In a [[Food processor|food processor]], grind the [[Ginger|ginger]] and [[Garlic|garlic]] to a paste. Grind the whole [[Spices|spices]] in a [[Coffee grinder|coffee grinder]] or [[Mortar and pestle|mortar and pestle]]. Mix well into the [[Yogurt|yogurt]] and use to [[Marinate|marinate]] the [[Chicken|chicken]], preferably overnight. | * In a [[Food processor|food processor]], grind the [[Ginger|ginger]] and [[Garlic|garlic]] to a paste. Grind the whole [[Spices|spices]] in a [[Coffee grinder|coffee grinder]] or [[Mortar and pestle|mortar and pestle]]. Mix well into the [[Yogurt|yogurt]] and use to [[Marinate|marinate]] the [[Chicken|chicken]], preferably overnight. | ||
* Preheat the [[Oven|oven]] to 180° C (350° F - gas 4) | * Preheat the [[Oven|oven]] to 180° C (350° F - gas 4) | ||
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Image:Biriani ready for the oven.jpg|Ready for the oven | |||
Image:Biriani reducing.jpg|Most of the liquid cooked off | |||
Image:Biriani marinade.jpg|The chicken pieces marinading - I wish the smell of this could be captured in a photograph! | |||
Image:Biriani recipe.jpg|The original (curry stained) recipe | |||
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===Method=== | ===Method=== | ||