Biryani for a dinner party — went down extremely well

I made Biryani for eight guests who had varying familiarity with the cuisine. Every single person asked for the recipe. The spicy and tangy profile was the main talking point — no one had quite experienced mustard oil used that way before.

hilsa fish is a cultural icon in Bangladesh — its seasonal availability is a national event. I explained the a family Friday hilsa lunch context as I served it which helped people appreciate it fully. jhal muri puffed rice snack was what I offered alongside and it worked perfectly. Excellent dinner party dish — impressive without being inaccessible.