India, June 16 -- Biryani and pulao are two rice-based dishes that are very close to the desi hearts. Choosing between the two is often torture, but as food aficionados, it is important to be aware of the differences between the two dishes.

Appearing on the May 30 episode of the podcast Table 1 with journalist and author Vir Sanghvi, celebrity chef and MasterChef India judge Kunal Kapur explained the fundamental element in the cooking process that separates the two dishes.

In his podcast, Vir Sanghvi asked Kunal Kapur about the difference between biryani and pulao, noting that it is "frightening" how many chefs are unaware of the information.

The chef noted that the difference between the two becomes apparent from their names. In his w...