Biryani is long grain basmati rice layered and cooked with spices and meat, chicken or vegetables. In a good version the grains stay separate, you can smell saffron, cinnamon, cardamom and cloves, and the meat stays tender. In Baku it often comes with fried onions, mint and a yogurt sauce on the side. A proper plate is filling without feeling heavy, and the heat level is usually moderate. The price depends on the filling: the chicken version usually runs from 14 ₼ to 20 ₼, while lamb runs from 18 ₼ to 28 ₼. One portion often feeds two people.
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How is biryani different from plov?
In biryani the rice is cooked in layers with the meat and spices, and Indian spices like saffron and cardamom come through more strongly.
Is biryani very spicy?
It is usually moderate in heat, though many places let you adjust the spice level when you order.
How much is a portion?
The chicken version runs about 14 ₼ to 20 ₼, while the lamb version runs from 18 ₼ to 28 ₼.