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India ordered 93 million biryanis in 2025; adrak chai and samosa log 2.9 million and 3.42 million orders
December 23, 2025 4:00 pm
The report notes a shift in how Indians view food delivery.
Where tehzeeb meets taste: How Awadh’s royal kitchens shaped Lucknow’s food identity
November 17, 2025 10:37 am
Gourmetship has long been cherished in Lucknow not only by Nawabs and aristocrats but also by the middle class and common people. While the UNESCO tag celebrates Nawabi culture, it equally acknowledges the contributions of the British and those who settled after 1947
Men caught on CCTV planting bone in veg biryani to evade Rs 5,000 bill at UP restaurant: ‘they should be punished’
August 05, 2025 12:15 pm
The incident took place on July 31 at Biryani Bay, located near Shastri Chowk in Gorakhpur's Cantonment area.
Zohran Mamdani, a plate of biryani and the Brown man's burden
July 08, 2025 12:31 pm
Pinpricks like these can burst the bubble of belonging and security, the sense of having integrated and become a productive and patriotic member of your new society, even identifying proudly with its past
Truths and myths around the beloved biryani, and how to make the mutton version at home
April 28, 2025 4:01 pm
Tracing biryani's history mostly leads to apocryphal tales of queens and nawabs, but it may actually have roots as a working class meal. Whatever its inspirations may have been, it enjoys unrivalled popularity today. Here is how you can make a version of the Royal mutton biryani.
Not all biryani is made equal: 3 unique variations you need to try
February 16, 2025 11:08 am
From Kerala’s creamy coconut-infused delight to Bengal’s prized hilsa biryani, discover the diverse world of India’s most beloved comfort food.
Biryani holds strong, Pizza’s popularity dips; Zomato, Swiggy reports reveal India’s changing food preferences
December 28, 2024 2:16 pm
Biryani remained the favourite on Zomato with over nine crore orders in 2024. But it saw a decline of nearly a crore orders compared to 2023.
Biryani remains most favourite on Swiggy with 83 million orders in 2024
December 24, 2024 11:47 am
Biryani was one of the most frequently ordered foods on trains, according to Swiggy's year-end report.
Nigella Lawson reveals chicken biryani's Indonesian connection; an expert weighs in
November 23, 2024 5:32 pm
Chef Sadaf Hussain explained that India and Indonesia have deep cultural ties, which reflect in travel, food and trading practices.
Is vegetable biryani just dolled up pulao? Which came first?
July 11, 2024 5:11 pm
We try to solve the biggest conundrum faced by lovers of the rice preparations which conquered the world.
BIRYANI PHOTOS
From Osmania biscuits to biryani at Shadab, capturing Hyderabad’s best eats
May 11, 2016 8:28 pm
Photographer Sanjay Borra captures sumptuous images from the Nizami city's foodscape.
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