Kolkata biryani: Kolkata Biryani with two pieces of mutton (goat meat), an egg and a potato
Kolkata biryani: Kolkata Biryani with two pieces of mutton (goat meat), an egg and a potatoDeepanjanGhosh (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:DeepanjanGhosh) — Own work via Wikimedia Commons (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AKolkata_mutton_biryani.jpg)CC BY-SA 4.0
Dishes›Kolkata biryani
British Raj

Kolkata biryani

A spicy rice-based dish from Kolkata in West Bengal, shaped by Mughlai cuisine and made with meat, eggs, potatoes and spices. It is especially known for its potatoes and light blend of spices.

unevidencedThis dish was found through Wikipedia and is classified, but its claims have not yet been checked against a source. Treat the details as a starting point, not as settled fact.

By an unknown editor150 views
Origin
British Raj
Variants
0
Category
—
Contributors
0

You may also explore

About this dish

The name of the dish comes from the city of Kolkata in West Bengal. Rice is used as the base ingredient, and meat, eggs, potatoes and spices are added. It is best known for its use of potatoes, and is famous for its light blend of spices.

Created by an unknown editor
150 views · 0 edits · 0 contributors
Last updated 2026-10-30

Origin

British Raj