Berry Pulao

Fragrant basmati rice layered with caramelised onions, crispy fried potato straws, and dried Iranian zereshk berries (barberries) — the intensely sour, jewel-red berries are the defining ingredient, their tartness piercing through the buttery richness of the rice. A festive preparation brought from Persia and adapted with the spices and techniques of Parsi-Gujarat; served at Navroz, Navjote, and wedding receptions. The combination of sweet caramelised onion, sour berries, and savoury spiced rice in a single mouthful is a near-perfect flavour composition.