How to pronounce Kacchi biryani

Kacchi biryani is written কাচ্চি বিরিয়ানি where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /katʃtʃʰi biɾijani/. In plain English letters that is KATCH-ee bir-ee-AH-nee, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Kacchi biryani?

Kacchi biryani is a rice dish of Bangladesh. Where it comes from: Dhaka. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner and on festive days. Its main ingredients are rice, lamb and potato. It tastes rich and savory.

Where Kacchi biryani comes from

Kacchi biryani is one of 18 signature dishes of Bangladesh on this map. See all dishes from Dhaka.

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