Bagara khana or Bagara annam is a spiced rice delicacy prepared in

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. ''Bagar'', meaning tempering, is a plain Biryani recipe without any vegetables or masala powders. Bagara rice is also a popular dish at weddings and functions in Hyderabad and Telangana Region. For

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s in Telangana, this is a must have main dish.Bagara Rice , Hyderabadi Bagara Rice Recipe
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Ingredients

The ingredients are long-grained rice, dark

spice A spice is a seed, fruit, root, bark, or other plant substance primarily used for flavoring or coloring food. Spices are distinguished from herbs, which are the leaves, flowers, or stems of plants used for flavoring or as a garnish. Spice ...

s, green chillies. Bagara rice pairs well with spicy curries like baghara baingan or dalcha.

References

Indian rice dishes Hyderabadi cuisine Telangana cuisine {{India-cuisine-stub