biryani

or bi·ri·a·ni

[ bir-ee-ah-nee ]

noun

1. a spicy Indian dish of rice with meat or vegetables, flavored with saffron or turmeric.

biryani

/ ˌbɪrɪˈɑːnɪ /

noun

1. any of a variety of Indian dishes made with rice, highly flavoured and coloured with saffron or turmeric, mixed with meat or fish

Word History and Origins

Origin of biryani¹

1930–35; < Hindi, Urdu biryānī from Persian biryan “fried, roasted”

Word History and Origins

Origin of biryani¹

from Urdu

Example Sentences

The talk was small, about whether the biryani dish was too spicy and how the lamb was perfectly roasted.

From New York Times

He follows that up with a heaping plate of biryani, all while keeping up with the game, having a conversation with his parents, and making jokes.

From Literature

Savory rice dishes like paella, biryani or Jollof rice showcase the grain's ability to absorb and enhance savory flavors.

From Salon

There are flatbreads sprinkled with poppy seeds or brushed with saffron, smoky kebabs and Lucknowi biryani - a delicately flavoured dish of rice and meat cooked in sealed pots.

From BBC

Hundreds planned to dance to Bollywood songs, cheer South Asian drag kings and munch on biryani rice and samosas.

From Los Angeles Times