In Search Of The Perfect Veg Biryani Chef Enayatullah Safi Shares His Recipe To Prepare At Home

Describing the dish, Chef Safi stated, “Biryani is more than just a dish—it is a journey through time, tradition, and terroir. Among the most celebrated styles are Lucknowi Biryani and Hyderabadi Biryani. The former is delicate, elegant, and refined, while the latter is bold, robust, and intensely flavoured.”

The recipe takes one hour and 10 minutes to prepare, and can serve four. The detailed steps are as follows.

Debapriya Bhattacharya is a Content Producer at Hindustan Times. He started his career in 2022, working in newsrooms in beats like education, US news, trending stories, and entertainment. In his new role in the lifestyle desk, he seeks to deliver a balanced blend of research-driven reporting and creative storytelling from health and recipes to art and culture. Science, philosophy, food and pop culture are what pump his veins and help bring heart to his stories. Debapriya tries to see out subjects that will allow him and readers to explore new frontiers and improve the quality of life for all. The explorations can be both external and internal, as thoughts seek to be as chaotic as the greater universe. As a citizen of the world, Debapriya has been fascinated by the lives of people across the globe throughout time. His curiosity leads him to explore new linguistic and cultural landscapes to broaden his horizons and deepen his understanding of global narratives. Beyond the newsroom, Debapriya loves to participate in debate and theatre, spaces that he considers to be holy grounds for nuance and self-expression. A graduate from Ashutosh College, University of Calcutta, Debapriya completed his Master's degree from the same university in 2022. An ambiverted bibliophile, he loves his solitude as much as he adores stimulating conversations. And despite his reverence for tech, libraries continue to be his favourite place for research.Read More