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Muzaffarpur Home-Style Snake Gourd Biryani
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Muzaffarpur Home-Style Snake Gourd Biryani

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Muzaffarpur cooking — Muzaffarpur Home-Style Snake Gourd Biryani brings a kewra touch with a classic biryani finish. About 60 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 25 min Cook 35 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Snake Gourd250 g, chopped

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit

Instructions

  1. 1

    Marinate the main ingredient with turmeric, chili, and salt for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat oil; fry or sear until lightly coloured, then set aside.

  3. 3

    In the same pan, saute aromatics and spices.

  4. 4

    Return the main ingredient; add gravy ingredients.

  5. 5

    Simmer covered until tender.

  6. 6

    Reduce to coat; finish with herbs or cream if using.

Chef's tip

Keep the flame medium — rushing browns the base too fast.

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