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Biryani is a rice-based dish that is made with long-grained rice and meat chunks. It’s a popular non-veg Indian dish that rules the gourmet Indian fast-food menu and everyone likes to relish it. Indian Biryanis are mostly made with chicken and goat meat due to the eating preferences of the people, but you can also substitute this with your choice of meat like lamb, shrimp, and other meat and seafood.  Biryanis are made in two ways - by using the one-pot recipe or by the layering method. In fact, every style of Biryani requires layering but the latter one is layered after cooking the meat and rice separately.  So, let’s stop all the talking and start cooking. Ingredients needed  Main ingredients:  2 pounds (approx.) goat meat chunks  2 cups long-grained rice (any) ½ cup cooking oil (preferably mustard oil)  3 tbsp ginger paste  4 tbs garlic paste  1 ½ cup onions (grated or blended) 1 ½ cup tomato puree  1 cup hung yogurt 2-3 green chilies ½ cup chopped cilantro ¼ cup caramelized onions

Indian cuisine is among the popular cuisines in the world and the reason behind it is the taste and cooking techniques of the food. The versatility of the cuisine makes it apt for any season or time of the day. This winter, try these scrumptious and heat-giving dishes from the cuisine that you would find nowhere but near Oakland Airport.  Lamb Samosa   Lamb Samosa is a triangular patty stuffed with minced lamb that is considered warm and healthy in winters. The nutrients of meat when served hot as a stuffing within a fried and crisp patty, renders the best flavor and the boost you need in lazy chilly evenings. Relish it with a freshly prepared mint sauce or a hot cup of your favorite beverage to make the most of the season. Fish Curry  Fish curry is a much-needed delight for you when your body craves the heat. This curry is flavor-packed and loaded with nutrients as the nutritious fish pieces combine with spices. You can enjoy this dish all-around year but winter is the season when you

Tandoor is a term that is used for clay ovens in Indian cooking that are mostly in a cylindrical shape these days and are fired using coal and wood. These ovens are used to create heat that remains at a high temperature for an extended duration of time, which helps in making delicious dishes like Naan, tandoori chicken, and kebabs, etc. Several gourmet Indian fast-food dishes derive their name from this like Tandoori Chicken, Tandoori Roti, and more, and are being popular across the globe. The reason why people are in love with these Tandoori dishes is the unique taste, smokiness, and char that comes from tandoor cooking. History  The presence of Tandoor can also be found in ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and several Central Asian countries, other than the Indian subcontinent. The countries like Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, Persia, and had earthen tandoors in use. The tandoors were brought to India when Mughals entered the country, and the royal cooks introduced cylindrical-shaped tandoor