Biryani Lucknowi + Hyderabadi

Lucknow and Hyderabad are known for their awesome biryanis. The authentic biryani recipes extract their richness from a lineage of ustads, masters who have been making it for centuries. Preserving the identity of the dish in the times when quickly cooked pulao is often audaciously served as biryani, the two dishes savour the aroma of the spices and the taste of the meat and vegetables. Hyderabadi biryani is usually meaty and spicy and has a good color of zaffran. Lucknowi biryani, on the other hand, is smooth and its meat is marinated in yoghurt and herbs. While they both stake their claims on which is better and authentic, the debate rages on.