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Experience the true flavours of Kolkata's culinary heritage with the Kohinoor Kolkata Biryani Kit. Our ready-to-cook biryani kit offers everything you need to prepare an authentic Kolkata style biryani effortlessly, bringing rich aromas and delicate spices right to your kitchen.
Our kit includes all the essentials to create authentic Kolkata biryani:
Premium Kohinoor Extra Long Basmati Rice, known for its aroma and fluffy
texture. 
Specially blended Kolkata biryani paste for the signature rich taste (rich
with onion, tomato, kewra and exotic spices).
Whole spices such as cloves, nutmeg, and bay leaves that give Kolkata
biryani its distinct flavour.
Burani raita masala for a tangy, cooling yoghurt side 
For making an authentic Kolkata Biryani using the Kohinoor Kolkata Biryani Kit, you will need these fresh ingredients to complement the kit’s included spices and rice:
Fresh chicken pieces (or your choice of meat or vegetables) 
Medium-sized potatoes (starchy variety, peeled and halved) 
Fresh onions (to slice and fry for birista and garnish) 
Fresh mint leaves 
Fresh coriander leaves 
Fresh ginger (for ginger paste or juice) 
Fresh garlic (for garlic paste or juice) 
Yoghurt or curd (for marination and gravy) 
Lemon juice (optional, for added tanginess) 
Fresh green chillies (if preferred for heat) Follow these simple steps to cook your biryani:
Soak basmati rice for 30 minutes, then boil with whole spices until 80% cooked. .
Prepare the biryani gravy using the biryani masala, fresh chicken or vegetables, and other ingredients.
Layer cooked rice, biryani gravy, and boiled potatoes in a pot. Cook on dum (slow steam) to allow flavours to infuse and develop fully.
Serve hot and enjoy an authentic restaurant-style Kolkata biryani at home in about 30 minutes.
Use fresh ingredients and soak the rice to ensure each grain stays separate.
Tie whole spices in a muslin cloth for easy removal after cooking.
Garnish with fried onions, fresh mint, and coriander leaves for extra aroma.
Pair the biryani with cooling raita or salad to balance the spices and complete your meal.
The kit includes premium basmati rice, authentic Kolkata biryani masala paste, whole aromatic spices (like cloves, bay leaves, and cardamom), and the burani raita.
Boil the basmati rice with the included whole spices until 80-90% cooked. Prepare the biryani gravy using the biryani masala paste and your choice of fresh chicken or vegetables. Layer the cooked rice, gravy, and boiled potatoes, then cook on dum (slow steam) for about 30 minutes to blend the flavours.
Yes, the kit is perfectly suited for cooking with chicken, as well as with vegetables or other meats.
Yes, it contains premium basmati rice and a blend of whole spices essential to authentic Kolkata biryani.
The entire biryani can be prepared in approximately 30 minutes, including cooking and layering.
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We look forward to sharing our passion for rice and biryani with you!
