I love trying a new biryani every now and then. Not only to try different places but also to see if the new place can beat a past experience. It is in this pursuit that I came across Biryani Culture, Al Karama on Zomato.
Biryani Culture is a delivery only kitchen and is relatively new in Dubai. Going by their menu and their Zomato description, they come across as a specialist in Hyderabadi cuisine (or at least the more popular Hyderabadi dishes). They offer a range of Biryanis and starters.
Impressed with the Biryani options but still inclined to play safe, I went ahead with Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani (one private box, more masala). I was super tempted to try the mutton biryani. But owing to some sour experiences in the past with mutton-based dishes in other restaurants, I curbed my cravings and limited them to chicken.
Generally, a plate of Biryani is more than enough to make me full. Yet my already tempted heart was further lured by another gastronomic beauty – Chicken 65 (Hyderabadi style). So, I ordered that too.
The food was delivered within 30 minutes, and boy was I happy when I unpacked my order.
The Biryani came along with a Gulab Jamun, Raita, and Mirchi ka Salan. The Biryani itself was a lot in quantity. When I ordered one private box, I thought it would easily suffice for me. But on arrival, I felt that it could make for a decent serving for two people. Since I like more masala in my Biryani,
I found the rice to be flavourful. And that for me is a big turn on! It had two more than average-sized chicken pieces from the thigh region. Succulent chicken, aptly cooked, with flavours in every bite.
I’ve had Biryani from a lot of places, but rarely I found anyone hitting all the right chords with Biryani. So, kudos to this place for having aced it.
Now coming to the chicken 65 – it was a complete surprise package. While I ordered it on instinct, I didn’t expect it to taste this amazing. At this point, would like to put it out that unlike the Chicken 65 that originated in Chennai (according to various theories) – this version doesn’t stop at being a fried chicken tempered in curry leaves. Instead, the folks at Biryani culture go a step further and cook it in some sauce (I wish I knew the name) which gives it a latpat texture. To describe the flavour – it is tangy, juicy, and spicy. I am not sure how authentic they are with the name of this dish, but it tastes fantastic, and that is all that I am primarily concerned with.
If you’re interested in what happened next after this heavy meal, well, I slept for 6 straight hours.
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