Why do we add curd to Biriyani/mutton chicken marination?

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  1. nelia

    nelia New IL'ite

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    Dear ladies,

    I am seeing for some recipes we add curd for mutton & chicken marination like while making chicken 65 . Also when making biriyani, like vegetable or chicken biriyani , we add all spices and 1 or 2 tsp of curd then ,fry the vegetables.
    here too we are adding curd. why do we add curd? what taste does it makes in food?

    Thanks
    Nelia
     
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    ish333 Senior IL'ite

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    Curd is a great meat tenderizer. When curd is used for marination, it helps the chicken or meat cook faster and makes it tender.

    When it is used for biriyani or other recipes, it gives that slight tangy and creamy texture.
     
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    nelia New IL'ite

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    Thank you ish.
     
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    blossom28 New IL'ite

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    I've heard it makes soften to the meat . I use curd when prepaing BIryani and tastes good.
     

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