Within Indian culinary traditions, a flavorful meal consisting of rice, lentils, eggs, onions, and other assorted ingredients. In contrast, European, specifically English and Scottish, gastronomy features a comparable dish prepared with fish, and widely favored as a breakfast option. This dish may also be spelled as kitchari.
A culinary creation originating from the fusion of Anglo and Indian cuisine, biryani features a combination of rice, typically paired with either smoked or boiled fish, and hard-boiled eggs. Although conventionally consumed as a breakfast dish, biryani may also be enjoyed as a light lunch or evening meal, complemented by a crisp salad.