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Dish Food
Biryani
Biryani is a celebrated family of layered rice dishes with numerous Indian regional traditions, ingredients and techniques.
Key points
- Prepared in many regional styles
- Combines aromatic rice with vegetables or meat
- Reflects courtly, regional and community food histories
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Country
India
India, also known as Bharat, is a diverse constitutional republic with a civilisational heritage extending across millennia and a modern democratic, scientific and cultural presence of global significance.
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- [1] Explore India and Facts of India — National Portal of India, National Informatics Centre, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India Government Portal View source
Last verified: 25/10/2026