A rice dish with endless variations, biryani is the perfect dish for sharing, whether it's a small family gathering or a big celebration like Eid. From traditional versions from Hyderabad to a budget-friendly vegetarian biryani from Nadiya Hussain, we've got a beautiful range of options for you to explore.
Kachche gosht ki biryani Credit: Adam Liaw
Chicken and tomato biryani Credit: Asia Unplated with Diana Chan
Prawn biryani and sweet yoghurt raita Credit: Kitti Gould
Nadiya Hussain with her biryani with leek masala. Credit: Nadiya's Simple Spices
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Another fragrant dish that pays homage to the traditional Hyderabadi version, this one uses a whole chicken, cut into pieces, with the rice, chicken and spices cooked in an airtight pot on a very low flame, so the rice absorbs the rich flavours of the meat. Cooked under a bread crust, this biryani can be served to the table for guests to break open. Dried rose petals are an optional part of the spice mix here, and the recipe can be made with mutton or lamb. Decorate with edible rose petals for a celebratory touch. Marinating the lamb in yoghurt for at least an hour is part of the key to the success of this dish, a great one for feeding a crowd (it serves 8). Like many biryani dishes, there are a few steps involved in the preparation, but once it's all layered in the pan, it cooks away and can then be set out in the pan for serving, along with sarlas and lime pickle. 
