Dishes explained
What is ulavacharu biryani? The horse gram biryani explained
Ulavacharu biryani is biryani finished with a thick, dark horse gram gravy from Andhra Pradesh. What ulavacharu means, how it tastes and what to order.
Dishes explained
Plain-English explainers for the dishes on the Swadeshi Plaza menu: biryani and pulav styles, gongura, ulavacharu, paneer curries and more.
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Biryani vs pulav: how the two rice dishes really differ
Biryani layers par-cooked rice with spiced meat and steams it. Pulav cooks rice and meat together in one pot. How they differ in method, taste and price.
Dishes explained
Butter chicken vs chicken tikka masala: what is the difference?
Butter chicken is mild, smooth and buttery. Chicken tikka masala is spicier with an onion-tomato sauce. How they differ in taste, origin and what to order.
Dishes explained
What is gongura? The sour leaf behind Andhra's best-known dishes
Gongura is sorrel, a sour green leaf used in Andhra cooking. What it tastes like, its English name, how it is cooked, and which gongura dishes to try first.