This special biryani from north Kerala is known far and wide for its distinctive taste that comes from the use of a distinctive rice.
The biryani, happily, was the very definition of simple. light-textured, with a subtle tomato-ey twang, it reminded me a lot of a North Indian pulao. The flavour whack came from the sweet-sour Khatta Baingan simmered in a gravy of tamarind, jaggery, fried mustard seeds, and spices, served with it.
With the holy month of Ramadan coming to a close, we ask you, dear readers which is the most delectable biryani you ever had.
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