If you think that pizza-lovers are crazy, then you’ve never met a biryani-lover. These guys have tried every South Asian restaurant they can afford just to find who serves the best biryani in Brooklyn NY. Where most would suggest butter chicken to people trying Indian cuisine for the first time, they know nothing but the Indian rice dish.
So just like any other food fan you know, there are a few things you should avoid saying to them (unless you love trolling people):
‘Why Don’t You Try Other Indian Food?’
As far as biryani-lovers are concerned, biryani is the best Indian food in Brooklyn NY. No other dish from the land of spices comes close. After all, the rice dish comes in a variety of flavors from spicy to sweet depending on what ingredients are used. And unlike the case with most Indian dishes, you don’t have to order naan on the side because the meat or veggies come layered in long steamy basmati rice.
‘Isn’t Biryani Pulao?’
Biryani and pulao are two different rice dishes. People confuse them because they use similar ingredients and have similar origins. The main differences between them are the overall ingredients and cooking method used.
Cooking pulao is simple; you just saute the meat or vegetables before cooking it with the rice on medium or high heat. The rice absorbs the spices and meat without any layering needed.
But cooking the best biryani in Brooklyn NY requires skill and effort. Chefs usually use the dum style in which they layer the meat/vegetables with rice and cook them in a sealed pot on low heat. The meat/vegetable may be cooked earlier or added raw. The rice absorbs the spices over time through the steam.
So, never call biryani pulao or vice versa unless you want a culinary lecture.
‘Pizza Is Better.’
Keep your cheesy pie in the box it came in because it is plain toast compared to the best Indian food in Brooklyn NY. Cheese and sauce are all that the pie has going for it. You need to pile it with loads of toppings and order some wings for a fulfilling meal.
In contrast, a plate of biryani is a wholesome meal on its own. Between the steamy rice, tender meat, juicy vegetables and aromatic spices, every morsel is a delightful experience. Moreover, restaurants tend to serve a generous amount so you’ll never be unsatisfied.
‘Sorry, No Raita.’
While the rice dish is a wholesome meal, some varieties like Sindi can get too hot for the tongue. Serving some yogurt or curd on the side with the best Indian food in Brooklyn NY is a must. Of course, fans of this rice dish will eat it anyway even as the chilies mixed in cause them to sweat. But not before ranting about how the restaurant does not understand Indian cuisine thus should remove Indian from their description.
‘Sorry, No Biryani In This Indian Restaurant.’
This rice dish is one of the few dishes that are beloved in all parts of India. Other than this, most dishes are associated with certain regions of the subcontinent. So, how does an Indian restaurant call itself Indian without it on the menu? It’s the only reason many people bother dining out these days.
‘This Version Is The OG.’
That, dear reader, is a declaration of war. Biryani has many varieties with every region using unique ingredients but similar cooking methods. People from different regions obviously consider their regional dish the best biryani in Brooklyn NY. Making that opinion known to people who love other varieties is pure flamebait. Claiming one version to be the original version or the only true version is even worse.
‘Only Muslims Eat It, Right?’
Just because it was invented by Muslim chefs under the patronage of Muslim rulers doesn’t mean that people of other religious beliefs can’t cook or eat it. Religion shouldn’t be a concern for food unless your religious beliefs involve some dietary restrictions.
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