Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Chef Creates Broccoli Biryani in Kolkata Challenge
Chef Urvika Kanoi from The Daily Cafe in Kolkata was challenged to make a biryani using broccoli.
At first, she thought it was not possible because biryani usually has meat.
But she decided to try and make a delicious broccoli biryani.
She used charred broccoli florets, fragrant basmati rice, saffron milk, and brown butter.
She also made a broccoli stem pickle, pickled onions, and burhani raita to go with it.
The dish was a creative and zero-waste recipe that surprised many biryani lovers in Kolkata.
Chef Urvika Kanoi was challenged to make a biryani using broccoli.
She initially thought it was not possible but decided to try.
The dish included charred broccoli florets, basmati rice, saffron milk, and brown butter.
She also made a broccoli stem pickle, pickled onions, and burhani raita to accompany the biryani.
The recipe was a creative and zero-waste adaptation of the traditional biryani.
- Who
- Chef Urvika Kanoi
- What
- A vegetarian broccoli biryani
- When
- During a culinary challenge by My Kolkata
- Where
- Kolkata
- Why
- To challenge the traditional notion of biryani and showcase creativity in cooking
Traditional Biryani Lovers
Innovative Chefs
Definition of Biryani
Traditional Biryani Lovers
Biryani must contain meat, seafood, or poultry to be considered authentic.
Innovative Chefs
Biryani can be creatively adapted to include vegetables like broccoli while maintaining the essence of the dish.
- Chef
- Urvika Kanoi
- Restaurant
- The Daily Cafe
- Location
- Kolkata
- Main Ingredient
- Broccoli
- Key Components
- Charred broccoli florets, basmati rice, saffron milk, brown butter
- Serving Suggestions
- Broccoli stem pickle, pickled onions, burhani raita