Lemon or lime. These seem to be interchangeable. Since the lime grows much more readily than the lemon in India this is more likely to be a lime.
Ivy gourd. A small crunchy gourd reminiscent of a gherkin, green ripening to red, popular in the cuisines of India, Thailand, Indonesia and other South East Asian countries. The shoots and leaves can also be eaten.
Traditionally, biryani is pillao rice baked with a meat or vegetable filling with saffron, cardamom, cumin and coriander (US: cilantro), served with edible silver foil. It is an aromatic and highly colourful dish. Sometimes it includes almonds and raisins.
Traditionally biryani is pillao rice baked with a meat or vegetable filling with saffron, cardamom, cumin and coriander (US: cilantro), served with edible silver foil. It is an aromatic and highly colourful dish. Sometimes it includes almonds and raisins.
