Last weekend, while meandering through the farmers market, a young lady came up to me, tugged on my sleeve and whispered in my ear, “Please! Do a biryani class or teach us how to make one!” I was ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... True, a recipe for biryani, Asia’s delicious rice dish, is long. So many ingredients, right? But also, so many aromas, so many flavors, so many textures.

From the Persian word for "roasted," a biryani is a version of rice pilaf. It requires some prep work, but making components in advance over time makes the job easier. The sauce base can be made ...

1. In a large skillet over high heat, heat the vegetable oil or ghee. When the oil is very hot, add the onions and cook, stirring often, for 45 minutes, or until they are golden brown. 2. Turn the ...

Spices are an essential part of Indian cooking. The flavor, aroma, and richness of most dishes depend largely on the right ...

Robert Sietsema is the former Eater NY senior critic with more than 35 years of experience covering dining in New York City. Biryani feels like a dish of the moment, and there have never been so many ...