A nice Indian side dish - easy to make and full of flavor. Recipe from my Cooking School Indian cookbook.
Biryani is basically made with meat, chicken, fish, eggs and mixed with many spices and then a layer of white rice is placed on top to cook; sometimes Saffron threads are added as well. Biryani originated in Southern Asia and made by Muslim chefs. Today there are many variations and it has been adopted by many countries, including India where it originated in Hyderabad (Hyderabadi Biryani). Further, it was created at the request of British Officers who wanted a fast meal for their troops. The famous Nizam’s Biryani (from Calcutta) has become one of the best Biryani’s in India and chefs throughout the country strive to match Nizam’s special dishes. Since Biryani’s are often served at banquets, this recipe is a very fancy version.
Crisp crusted, deliciously spiced chicken wings
This is a popular dish in the south of India. The rice flour makes the potatoes crispy. You can adjust the seasoning to suit your level of spiciness. It is great for breakfast or dinner. If you cool the potatoes before frying them, the dish comes out better. Timing does not include the cooling period.
This is a variation on roasted potatoes that I always bring to potlucks and serve at dinner parties because everyone keeps asking for them. You can adjust the amount of spice according to the heat-level of the crowd. The oil can be adjusted to your taste too. I usually use spray oil.