Mrettika® brings together the essential dry ingredients in convenient, measured packs so you can prepare an authentic Kolkata-style biryani at home.

Perfect for Sunday family lunches, festive occasions, celebrations, Bengali gatherings and special meals, this kit helps recreate the familiar flavours of Kolkata in your own kitchen.

Add your choice of chicken or mutton, potatoes, cooking oil/ghee and fresh onions as required.

Suggested Pack Contents

Approx. Total Net Weight: 750.5 g + 40 ml liquid ingredients

Fresh Ingredients to Add Separately

For the most authentic preparation, the customer can add:

• Mutton or chicken
• Potatoes
• Fresh onions, if additional beresta is desired
• Ghee/oil
• Salt
• Water

This approach is preferable for a retail kit because the meat and fresh potato remain fresh and can be selected according to the customer's preference.

Why These Ingredients?

🌾 Basmati Rice

Long, aromatic grains provide the fragrant rice base characteristic of biryani.

🥔 Potato

The iconic Kolkata Biryani potato can be added fresh by the customer.

🌿 Whole Spices

Cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, bay leaf, shahi jeera and pepper provide the gentle aromatic character of Kolkata Biryani.

🧅 Beresta

Crispy fried onion adds sweetness, texture and depth.

🌰 Cashews & Raisins

Optional festive additions that complement the subtle sweetness of the Kolkata style.

🌸 Kewra & Rose Water

Used carefully, these provide the distinctive floral aroma associated with traditional Kolkata-style biryani.

✨ Saffron

Adds a premium festive character, aroma and colour.

How to Prepare

1. Wash and soak the rice as directed.
2. Boil or cook the potatoes separately and lightly fry them.
3. Marinate and cook the chicken or mutton according to your preferred recipe.
4. Prepare the rice using the supplied whole spices.
5. Layer the cooked meat, potato and rice.
6. Add beresta, saffron, kewra water and rose water.
7. Finish with a little ghee and seal the pot.
8. Dum cook on low heat until the flavours combine.
9. Gently mix and serve hot.

Serving Suggestion

Serve with Bengali-style chicken or mutton, salad, raita or a simple onion-cucumber accompaniment.