Hyderabad Style Kathal Dum Biryani | Raw Jackfruit Biryani
Kathal ki Biryani is a wonderful and interesting vegetarian take on the otherwise non-vegetarian biryanis usually made using animal meat such as chicken and mutton. Slow cooked or as said, "DUM COOKED" in a typical Hyderabadi style, it comes out really delicious with all those meaty textured pieces of kathal or raw jackfruit giving a feel of a typical non-veg biryani to all the vegetarians. Along with kathal, it is the melange of fresh spices and home made biryani masala that makes this biryani a real keeper. I must say, if you love jackfruit, then this recipe is a must-try. Jackfruit is an exotic fruit native to South India. Its meaty texture compared to shredded animal meat, makes it an ideal substitute for vegetarians. However, having said that, peeling, cutting and chopping of jackfruit can be a real tedious and messy job due to its sticky gel/milk that it secretes when cut. This milk secretion can cause severe itching on the