Thalessary Biriyani

THALESSARY BIRIYANI

There are 2 classes of non-vegetarian cuisine in Kerala. 

1. Malabar cuisine, from North Kerala. This has Mughlai-Arab influences.
2. Syrian Christian cuisine, from South Kerala. This is a mix of Kerala traditional dishes which is rich in coconut and the Syrian, Dutch, Portuguese and British recipes.
Thalessary Biriyani is a Malabar cuisine recipe. This is prepared using Khaima or Jeerakasala rice (short grain, white, thin rice). 

I doubt basmati rice is used. However, I used basmati for my version of Thalessary Biriyani :)

Lunch Box - Takeaway "my version" Thalessary Biriyani

Half cooked layered rice and biriyani masala (chicken is cooked with this masala). Sealed with damp cloth and then cooked the "dum" style till fully cooked.

Super blend of spices topped with roasted nuts, bista (fried onions) and coriander leaves labels this dish simply unique and irresistible.  


Update: Recently used the proper Jeerakasala rice to prepare this dish. Visit: - Thalessary Biriyani video