noun
also biriani bi(ə)rˈyänē, ˌbirēˈänē, -i
( -s )
Etymology: Hindi biryānī , from biryān roasted, from Persian; probably akin to Middle Persian barshtan to roast, Sanskrit bhṛjjati he roasts — more at fry
: an Indian dish of meat, fish, or vegetables cooked with rice flavored especially with saffron or turmeric