noun
- a South Asian dish of rice cooked with meat, vegetables, and spices, typically layered and steamed together
Usage: Also spelled 'biriani' or 'biryani'; popular in Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi cuisines
Examples
- She ordered chicken biryani at the Indian restaurant.
- The biryani was fragrant with cardamom and saffron.
- My grandmother makes a delicious mutton biryani for special occasions.
- Biryani is often served with raita and pickles on the side.
- The restaurant's signature dish is their Hyderabadi biryani.