Haji biryani
Restaurant in Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Haji biryani (also known as Hajir biryani) is one of the oldest restaurants in the heart of Old Dhaka, Bangladesh, selling chevon biryani (dish made with highly seasoned rice and goat's meat). The restaurant also sells borhani (a salted mint drink made of yogurt) and soft drinks. In 1939, the restaurant was started as a roadside food corner by a person named Haji Mohammad Hossain. Later on, the business took dramatic change and became part of the culture of Dhaka city.[1]
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| Established | 1939 |
| Owner | Haji Mohammad Shahed |
| Previous owner(s) | Haji Mohammad Hossain, Haji Mohammad Golam Hossain |
| Food type | Chevon (goat's meat) biryani |
| Location | 70 Kazi Alauddin Road, Nazira Bazar, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Seating capacity | 50 |
| Other locations | Motijheel |
| Website | hajibiriyani |
History
The business was started in 1939 by a cook, Haji Mohammad Hossain. After Haji Mohammad Hossain died in 1992, his son, Haji Mohammad Golam Hossain, took over and continued the family business without making any changes in style or tradition. Over time, Haji Mohammad Golam became tired of running the family business and finally handed over the business to his son, Haji Mohammad Shahed.[2] The dish bears resemblance to the Yemeni haneeth.
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Recipe
The recipe includes highly seasoned rice, chevon, mustard oil, garlic, onion, black pepper, saffron, clove, cardamom, cinnamon, salt, lemon, doi (yogurt), peanuts, cream, raisin and small amount of cheese (either cow or buffalo). The recipe has been handed over the founder of the restaurant to his next generation. Haji Mohammad Shahed claimed that, "I have never changed anything, not even the amount of salt".[8]
