Biryani & dawat calculator

Planning a dawat? Enter the number of guests and get approximate quantities.

  • Basmati rice (raw)
    7.5 kg
  • Mutton (with bone)
    7.5 kg
  • Onions (for frying)
    3.75 kg
  • Curd
    3 kg
  • Oil + ghee
    1.5 litres
  • Ginger-garlic paste
    600 g
  • Green chillies
    375 g
  • Mint & coriander
    750 g
  • Biryani masala
    300 g
  • Salt
    263 g

Approximate rule-of-thumb amounts. Adjust for your own recipe.

Common questions

How much rice per person for biryani?

About 150 g of raw rice per guest, a little more if biryani is the only dish.

Are these exact?

No. They are rule-of-thumb amounts. Adjust for your recipe and your guests’ appetite.