Muradabadi biryani

Muradabadi biryani is a traditional biryani variety named after the city of Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh. However, it is believed that the dish originated in Lucknow. It's usually prepared with a combination of chicken pieces, rice, green chili peppers, garam masala, hung curd (thick yogurt), ginger-garlic paste, cloves, bay leaves, cinnamon, cardamom, mace, nutmeg, black pepper, coriander, fennel, cumin, caraway, salt, lemon juice, and a small amount of oil.

Muradabadi biryani is typically prepared kacchi-style, in which raw chicken is cooked along with the rice and spices. Interestingly, food coloring is added near the end of cooking in order to make the dish more visually appealing. If desired, the biryani can be garnished with coriander leaves before serving.