The journey of a timeless recipe through cities and time

Calcutta or Kolkata biryani is said to have been brought to Kolkata by Wajid Ali Shah, the last Nawab of Awadh. And the history of this spectacular dish lies not just in the potato!

The royal chefs in Kolkata wanted to please the exiled Nawab of Lucknow with his favourite Awadhi Biryani. But the city was now new, and the spices and ingredients were also different. So what did they do?

They decided to make a biryani that was subtle, refined, and elegant, much like the revered Lucknow biryani, but carried with it the sweetness and allure of Calcutta. With potatoes, a few new spices, and tweaked ingredients, they led to the creation of a recipe that was now the perfect celebration of both cities. History says that’s how the Classic Kolkata Biryani was born.

Centuries later, India Gate Classic Kolkata Biryani Masala reawakens the exquisite taste with aromatic spices, slowly simmered using traditional recipes, promising an authentic and indulgent Kolkata Biryani experience.

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With these simple, and quick tips, you can make your biryani an
absolute classic, every time.

The Experience Begins

Select India Gate Classic Basmati Rice, as the aroma and perfectly aged long grains, elevate your biryani experience every time.

The Journey Halfway Through

Add a nicely boiled egg on top of the biryani.Let its soft texture and velvety yolk add to the delightful taste and experience.

The Classic Culmination

Transform your biryani into an absolute beauty by garnishing it with crispy fried onions, fresh mint and green coriander.

Bring the sweet and spicy flavourful Kolkata Biryani taste into your kitchen!

Take a taste of pure aromatics and homemade Kolkata Biryani masala with India Gate Classic Kolkata Biryani masala . Now, it's easier to get the dum Biryani dish ready without the extensive process of preparing masala from scratch and without compromising its tastes and flavours. With its distinctive combination of traditional Kolkata flavours, our Kolkata Biryani Masala lets you bring home-cooked meals into any kitchen, whether you are trying Dum Biryani for the first time or craving something nostalgic to the local flavours. Savour the essence of Kolkata with every spoonful of Biryani flavour with fragrant spices.

Get the perfect blend of spices with ease of use

Now, you can add unique spices and herbs to your marinated meat or vegetable cooking to prepare an authentic Kolkata Biryani dish combined with our masala package. No need to go through the extensive process of roasting spices on a low flame, then grind it to a fine powder and go through all the herbs compartment to bring that aromatic feel. We source each ingredient ethically, empowering the locals to be and perfectly-grounded. There are no added colors, preservatives and artificial flavors in masala to tamper with the authentic taste. Apart from the base gravy spices, the package includes cinnamon, chilli, garlic, white pepper, onion, starch and cashew. It may also include the unique texture, consistency and flavour of sesame, soy, celery, milk, mustard, etc.

Indulge in the essence of Kolkata Biryani with our masala crafted with care!

Save time and effort by making delectable Biryani with India Gate Classic Kolkata Biryani Masala by adding it to your veggie or meat layer. It's ideal for recipes with vegetables, mutton, or chicken with Kolkata’s slowly simmered traditional recipe.