according to legend, biryani was BROUGHT TO INDIA BY THE MUGHALS, when Mumtaz Mahal, the Queen of founder of taj mahal – shah jahan, visited the army barracks and found under-nourished men. Saddened by the sight, she ordered her chef to prepare food that was well-balanced in flavor, nutrition, and energy for the soldiers–think protein (meat) and carbohydrates (rice). Thus the Biryani was created.