Chicken Biryani
Long-grain basmati rice slow-cooked with marinated chicken, whole spices, saffron, caramelized onions, and aromatic herbs.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Ingredients
- basmati rice
- chicken
- yogurt (Dairy)
- ghee (Dairy)
- onions
- tomatoes
- saffron
- whole spices
- fresh herbs
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- yogurt in the chicken marinade
- ghee throughout the rice and chicken
- sometimes cashews and raisins as garnish
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely contains restrictionYogurt marinade and ghee are standard ingredients.
Gluten-Free
Likely OKBiryani is rice-based and does not use wheat.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in standard biryani.
Tree Nut-Free
Check with staffRestaurant biryani frequently garnishes with cashews and almonds inside the rice.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in chicken biryani.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in chicken biryani.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish in chicken biryani.
Soy-Free
Likely OKNo soy in biryani.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKNo sesame in standard biryani.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionContains chicken.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Yogurt marinade and ghee are standard ingredients. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely OK | Biryani is rice-based and does not use wheat. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in standard biryani. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Check with staff | Restaurant biryani frequently garnishes with cashews and almonds inside the rice. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in chicken biryani. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | No eggs in chicken biryani. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | No fish in chicken biryani. |
| Soy-Free | Likely OK | No soy in biryani. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | No sesame in standard biryani. |
| Vegetarian | Likely contains restriction | Contains chicken. |
Key risk: Biryani uses yogurt as the chicken marinade base and ghee throughout the cooking. Restaurant versions frequently add cashews as a garnish inside the biryani without listing them. The dairy components are structural and cannot be omitted.
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