Fr Vijay Bandanadam, Parish Priest of Benalla, shares one of his favourite recipes. The dish is so popular throughout India that it's place of origin is hotly disputed. Nevertheless, scholars suggest it originated in Hyderabad where Fr Vijay's Order is based. So, now that you have an authentic biryani recipe from an authentic Indian Catholic priest, you have no excuse not to try and make this Australian take-away favourite at home!