The never ending love for Biryani in Kolkata

by Jeremy Thompson Web Marketer

The thought of biryani automatically pulls you out from all negativities of life and encourages you to celebrate life. The visualization of the aromatic biryani rice and the smooth pieces of meat and potato tempts you to have it by hook or crook. Just imagine about a hectic day at work when you are still tensed about your deadlines and targets, the very thought of biryani removes all your tension and helps release happy hormones. It establishes a soulful bond with oneself. Isn’t it?

I thank my lucky stars to be a Bengali and to be able to taste the amazing biryani of Kolkata. There are various stories regarding the origin of the taste of Kolkata’s Biryani. One such accepted story is that it originated from the culinary genius of Lucknow. When the tenth and last nawab of Awadh, Wajid Ali Shah, was exiled from his beloved Lucknow nagari in 1856 to live out his days in the British capital of Calcutta, his means were diminished. However, he had to maintain and feed his loyal soldiers and ministers. At that time, he discovered that if he adds some potatoes to Lucknow's famous biryani, the dish would last longer and feed his loyal soldiers better. Just imagine the heavenly peace that you will experience when you taste the potato that has been cooked with spices, saffron, meat fats, onion and rice. Amazing!

Undoubtedly, biryani is the quintessential celebratory dish in Kolkata and an aromatic delicacy that dazzles as an unparalleled one-dish meal. The beautiful aroma of basmati rice, smooth and chunky pieces of Ghosht or Murgh along with the mouthwatering boiled and smooth potato, topped with fried onions is the world’s greatest stress buster for all biryani lovers. It works as an instant mood booster.

The speciality of Kolkata’s Biryani is the smooth pieces of potatoes. It has gained more popularity as Bengalis love potatoes in all forms. The amalgamation and incorporation of various culture and culinary variety in Kolkata’s biryani has caught the imagination and taste buds of Bengalis.

The Biriyani Lab serves the authentic taste of Kolkata Biryani. The perfect blend of aroma, cardamom, clove, fried onions, smooth pieces of meat and proportionately boiled potato will make you allured and addicted to the biryani served here.

Over the years, this mouthwatering dish has gained popularity and has acquired a special place in the hearts of Bengalis. So simply enjoy and celebrate your life with biryani!