Why Are Most Biryani Pots Wrapped In Red Cloth? Check Some Interesting Hypothesis

The attraction of Indians towards biryani has increased manifold. Indian streets could be seen lined up with eateries selling biryani. 

 

The attraction of Indians towards biryani has increased manifold. Indian streets could be seen lined up with eateries selling biryani. 

 

Whether made with chicken, mutton, or vegetables, the one thing commonly observed on biryani pots is that they are always wrapped in red cloth. Have you ever wondered why red cloth is used to wrap biryani pots instead of white, green, yellow, or any other color? Is it a conventional wisdom, Well, read on to find out the answer.

 

Numerous hypotheses exist on the origin of this delicious dish. According to a number of experts, biryani was introduced to India by the Mughals from Persia. Biryani was further developed in the Mughal royal kitchen.

 

Several experts believe that the reason for covering biryani pots in red cloth dates back to the reign of Mughal era emperor Humayun. At the period, it was believed that it was a mandatory court custom in the kitchen to cover all the utensils for food storage with red cloth. 

 

Red, according to the Mughals, was a color that represented joy, warmth, and good fortune. The Nawabs of Lucknow also used the color red to cover biryani pots. The custom of covering the biryani pot with red cloth is thought to have persisted ever since. 

 

On the other hand, some experts believe that the red color draws attention to the biryani pot, which is why a red cloth is wrapped around it.