According to science.org, “pottery was invented somewhere in eastern Asia between 12,000 and 20,000 years ago, but exactly where and when—and particularly why—isn't clear.

The flavour-kicker in this Iraqi-style biryani is the Mandaean spice mix: cinnamon, clove, black pepper, ginger, ... 2 tsp of Mandaean spice mix, 1 teaspoon of turmeric and 1 tsp chilli powder.

Now you need to layer up the biryani in an appropriate-sized pan or oven dish. You can have as many layers as you like; traditionally it is 5 in total. Choose your pot or dish.

Licious has launched its Biryani Meat and Masala Mix range. The brand has introduced five variants in three popular lip-smacking biryani flavours - Hyderabadi, Awadhi, and Kolkata, in a form of ...

Malabar Biryani. Originating from the coastal region of Kerala, Malabar Biryani is known for its rich and spicy flavor profile. It often includes a mix of meats and a blend of aromatic spices.

For the biryani, wash and soak the rice for at least 20–30 minutes, but preferably 2 hours. Heat a large pan over a high heat. Add the clarified butter and, once it is sizzling, add the cinnamon ...

Many Mohajirs settled in Karachi, home to just 400,000 people in 1947 but one of the world's largest cities today with a population of 20 million.

One of our reporters at the Pouch site recently had the chance to taste some excellent biryani right in the middle of Tokyo and shares with us her experience. Her report follows below. Biryani comes ...