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Why biryani should be our national dish

Biryani

Biryani isn’t a type of rice as sold in our supermarkets; it’s a type of food with rice as one of the key ingredients.

Meat, vegetables and spices are added, too, and it’s best eaten by hand, not using a fork, spoon or chopsticks.

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