What is avakai biriyani?

Avakai biriyani is a popular South Indian dish that is made by combining spicy avakai pickle with seasoned rice and vegetables such as potatoes, carrots and beans. Avakai pickle is a tangy and spicy raw mango pickle that is native to the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.

The biriyani is cooked by first frying onions, ginger and garlic in oil. Then, the vegetables are added and cooked with spices such as turmeric, cumin and coriander. The avakai pickle is added to the vegetable mixture and cooked until the flavors meld together. Finally, the cooked rice is added to the mixture and cooked until heated through.

Avakai biriyani is usually served with raita, a yogurt-based side dish, and papadum, a crispy lentil-based snack. It is a popular dish for both lunch and dinner and is enjoyed by people of all ages.