Curry and Biryani: What Is the Difference?

A curry is usually built around a sauce made with ingredients such as onions, tomatoes, yoghurt, spices or coconut. The main ingredient cooks in this sauce, allowing the flavours to come together as the dish simmers.

Biryani is a layered rice dish. Partially cooked rice is combined with seasoned vegetables, meat or other ingredients, then finished together so the rice absorbs the aroma and flavour.

Choose curry when you want a saucy dish with bread or rice. Choose biryani when you want a complete, aromatic rice meal with its own distinct texture.