STAR BRIYANI

Introduced by the Nawabs of Arcot, this biryani originated in the towns of Ambur and Vaniyambadi in the Vellore district of Tamil Nadu. The biryani is generally accompanied by (a sour brinjal curry) and pachadi (a type of raita). The best known sub-variety of the Arcot biryani is the Ambur STAR BRIYANI that uses the squat seeraga samba rice, a traditional Tamil Nadu variety.