biriani

biriani
[ˌbɪrɪ'α:ni]
(also biriyani or biryani)
noun an Indian dish made with highly seasoned rice and meat, fish, or vegetables.
Origin
Urdu, from Pers. biryāni, from biriyān 'fried, grilled'.

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