Land and water resources: Meatball biryani

Biryani is an Urdu word that hints at the dish's Muslim origins. The word biryani is believed to originate from two possible origins - the Persian words for rice, 'birinj', and to fry or roast, 'biryan'. In parts of East India, Islam is the largest minority culture and biryani is a common dish in those regions, with adaptations throughout India. Today, it is a popular dish enjoyed the world over.