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Biryani Cost Toolkit

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Our Biryani Toolkit simplifies a complex subject in to a DO IT YOURSELF Cost Calculator for Cooked Foods.
Food Cost Calculator "Veg Biryani"
Part 1 - Ingredient's Lists and Costs
All ingredients including water and salt are listed
The costs assessed are for a batch size of 65 portion's & presented on ONE Kilogram of Cooked Food Basis
Market rates for all ingredients are taken after averaging their prices for a year and for the best quality in Jaipur
Select ingredients as per your recipe and rates applicable to the quality bought from your local markets
S. No. Ingredient/s Standard Hello Kisan Rates in INR Used Quantities in Grams (Editable) Your Editable Rate in INR Total Item Amount in INR
1.1 Basmati Rice (Sela) 90.00
Primary Basic Ingredient: Basmati Rice :Long grain Aromatic Raw / Sela Basmati (2/3 years old) is preferred. For final 1.00 Kilogram Cooked Biryani 325 - 400 Gram Raw Rice is taken according to local preferences. The retail rate/s for Basmati Rice range from INR 55.00 to 140 (Branded) Per Kg
1.2 Vegetable - Potato 20.00
Secondary Basic Ingredient: :Raw Potato peeled and cut in 2 CM cube size is used. For final 1.00 Kilogram Cooked Biryani the total 300-400 Grams of all vegetables are used as per recipe. Out of which 100-120 Gram Potato as per recipe is good enough. The retail rate/s range from INR 15.00 to 35 (According to Seasons) Per Kilogram
1.3 Vegetable - Winter Carrot (Hard Textured) 20.00
Secondary Basic Ingredient::Winter Carrot of very hard texture are peeled and cut in 2 CM cube size. For final 1.00 Kilogram Cooked Biryani when total 300-400 Grams of all vegetables are taken as per recipe. Then 70-100 Gram Carrot as per recipe is good enough. The retail rate/s range from INR 20.00 to 40 (According to Seasons) Per Kilogram
1.4 Vegetable - Cauliflower Florets 25.00
Secondary Basic Ingredient::Cauliflower is as per choice. If taken in recipe then mid-size florets are used. For final 1.00 Kilogram Cooked Biryani when total 300-400 Grams of all vegetables are taken as per recipe. Then 100-125 Gram Cauliflower as per recipe is good enough. The retail rate/s range from INR 25.00 to 50 (According to Seasons) Per Kilogram
1.5 Root Vegetables 50.00
Secondary Basic Ingredient::Root Vegetables like Yellow / Purple Yam is also liked in some places. If taken then cut in 2 CM cube size are used. For final 1.00 Kilogram Cooked Biryani when total 300-400 Grams of all vegetables are taken in the recipe. Then 50-100 Root Vegetables like Yellow / Purple Yam as per recipe is good enough. The retail rate/s for these vegetables range from INR40.00 to 60 .00 (According to Quality and Seasons) Per Kilogram.
1.6 Deshi Ghee (Clarified Butter) 700.00
Deshi Ghee :For Deshi Ghee a prized ingredient the quality and purity of ghee are important considerations. The genuinely good quality retail rates range from INR 625 to 1250 (According to Brand). For final 1.00 Kilogram Cooked Biryani the quantity can vary from 50–120 Grams as per recipe.
1.7 Peanut Oil 190.00
Peanut Oil :For most north Indian cooked food first choice edible oil is Peanut / Mustard. (In recent times Sunflower and other Blended Edible Oils are also used). The genuinely good quality retail rates range from INR 175 to 250 (According to Brand). For final 1.00 Kilogram Cooked Biryani the quantity can vary from 40–60 Grams as per recipe.
1.8 Fresh Onion 25.00
Green / Fresh Spice Vegetables: :Fresh Onion- long cut is used. For final 1.00 Kilogram Cooked Biryani as are recipe about 150-250 Gram Onion is good enough. The retail rate/s range from INR 20.00 to 60 (According to Seasons) Per Kilogram
1.9 Fresh Garlic 100.00
Green / Fresh Spice Vegetables: :Fresh Garlic in crushed form is used. For final 1.00 Kilogram Cooked Biryani as are recipe about 2-5 Gram Garlic is good enough. The retail rate/s range from INR 50.00 to 150 (According to Seasons) for One Kilogram
1.10 Fresh Ginger 100.00
Green / Fresh Spice Vegetables: :Fresh Ginger in crushed/ paste form is used. For final 1.00 Kilogram Cooked Biryani as are recipe about 5-7 Gram Garlic is good enough. The retail rate/s range from INR 60.00 to 200 (According to Seasons) for One Kilogram
1.11 Green Chili 30.00
Green / Fresh Spice Vegetables::Green Chili is an important ingredient is used in whole form / finely chopped / crushed form. For final 1.00 Kilogram Cooked Biryani as are recipe about 10-20 Gram Green Chili depending on its pungency and preference for seeds is good enough. The retail rate/s range from INR 20.00 to 60 (According to Seasons) for One Kilogram
1.12 Cumin / Shah Jeera 400.00
Basic Spices: :Cumin / Shah Jeera is the starting tadka ingredient. For final 1.00 Kilogram Cooked Biryani as per recipe 1-2 Gram Cumin (Jeera) / Shah Jeera is used. The retail rate/s range from INR 270.00 to 320.00 (According to Quality) for One Kilogram
1.13 Coriander Powder 150.00
Basic Spices: :Coriander is used in powder form. For final 1.00 Kilogram Cooked Biryani as per recipe 2-3 Gram Coriander is used. The retail rate/s range from INR 120.00 to 160.00 (According to Quality) for One Kilogram
1.14 Red chili Powder 350.00
Basic Spice::Red Chili is a base spice ingredient. For final 1.00 Kilogram Cooked Biryani as per recipe 1-3 Gram Red Chili in powder form is used. The retail rate/s range from INR 250.00 to 400.00 (According to Variety, Pungency and Quality) for One Kilogram
1.15 Salt 4.00
Basic Spice;:Salt is an essential ingredient. For final 1.00 Kilogram Cooked Biryani as per recipe 2-3 Gram Salt is used. The retail rate/s range from INR 30.00 to 70.00 (According to Brand) for One Kilogram
1.16 Turmeric Powder 150.00
Basic Spice::Turmeric Powder is a base spice ingredient. For final 1.00 Kilogram Cooked Biryani as per recipe 1-2 Gram Turmeric Powder ised. The retail rate/s range from INR 130.00 to 170.00 (According to Variety, Color and Quality) for One Kilogram
1.17 Bay Leaf Whole 175.00
Garam Masala - Condiment/s: :Bay-leaf is a basic condiment. For final 1.00 Kilogram Cooked Biryani as per recipe 0.5-1 Gram Bay-leaf is used. The retail rate/s range from INR 150.00 to 220.00 (According to Variety, Aroma and Quality) for One Kilogram
1.18 Black Pepper Whole 1000.00
Garam Masala - Condiment/s: :Black Pepper Whole is pungent condiment. For final 1.00 Kilogram Cooked Biryani as per recipe 0.5-1 Gram Black Pepper Whole is used. The retail rate/s range from INR 500.00 to 600.00 (According to Variety, Aroma and Quality) for One Kilogram
1.19 Black Cardamom Whole 1100.00
Garam Masala - Condiment/s::Black Cardamom Whole is an aroma condiment. For final 1.00 Kilogram Cooked Biryani as per recipe 0.5-1 Gram Black Cardamom Whole is used. The retail rate/s range from INR 250.00 to 350.00 (According to Variety, Aroma and Quality) for One Kilogram
1.20 Cinnamon Roll Powder 800.00
Garam Masala - Condiment/s::Cinnamon Roll Powder is an aromatic and taste enhancer condiment. For final 1.00 Kilogram Cooked Biryani as per recipe 0.5-1 Gram Cinnamon Roll Powder is used. The retail rate/s range from INR 350.00 to 450.00 (According to Variety, Aroma and Quality) for One Kilogram
1.21 Clove Whole 950.00
Garam Masala - Condiment/s: :Clove Whole is an aromatic and taste enhancer condiment. For final 1.00 Kilogram Cooked Biryani as per recipe 0.5-1 Gram Clove Whole is used. The retail rate/s range from INR 500.00 to 800.00 (According to Variety, Aroma and Quality) for One Kilogram
1.22 Mace Shreds 2100.00
Garam Masala - Condiment/s::Mace Shreds is an aromatic and taste enhancer condiment. For final 1.00 Kilogram Cooked Biryani as per recipe 0.5-1 Gram Mace Shreds is used. The retail rate/s range from INR 1000.00 to 1200.00 (According to Variety, Aroma and Quality) for One Kilogram
1.23 Nutmeg Shavings 900.00
Garam Masala - Condiment/s::Nutmegh Shavings is an aromatic and taste enhancer condiment. For final 1.00 Kilogram Cooked Biryani as per recipe 0.5-1 Gram Nutmegh Shavings is used. The retail rate/s range from INR 1000.00 to 1800.00 (According to Variety, Aroma and Quality) for One Kilogram
1.24 Star Anise Whole 800.00
Garam Masala - Condiment/s::Star Anise Whole is an aromatic and taste enhancer condiment. For final 1.00 Kilogram Cooked Biryani as per recipe 0.5-1 Gram Star Anise Whole is used. The retail rate/s range from INR 600.00 to 800.00 (According to Variety, Aroma and Quality) for One Kilogram
1.25 Green Cardamom Whole 3500.00
Flavors & Herbs::Green Cardamom Whole is an aromatic ingredient. For final 1.00 Kilogram Cooked Biryani as per recipe 0.1-0.2 Gram Green Cardamom Whole is used. The retail rate/s range from INR 2000.00 to 3000.00 (According to Variety, Aroma and Quality) for One Kilogram
1.26 Mint Leaf Fresh 60.00
Flavors & Herbs::Mint Leaf is an aromatic ingredient. For final 1.00 Kilogram Cooked Biryani as per recipe 0.5-1.0 Gram Mint Leaf is used. The retail rate/s range from INR 40.00 to 60.00 (According to Variety, Aroma and Quality) for One Kilogram
1.27 Green Coriander Leaf 60.00
Flavors & Herbs::Coriander Leaf is an aromatic ingredient. For final 1.00 Kilogram Cooked Biryani as per recipe 1-2 Gram Coriander Leaf is used. The retail rate/s range from INR 50.00 to 100.00 (According to Variety, Aroma and Quality) for One Kilogram
1.28 Rose Water 150.00
Flavors & Herbs::Rose Water is an aromatic ingredient. For final 1.00 Kilogram Cooked Biryani as per recipe 1-2 ML Rose Water is used. The retail rate/s range from INR 120.00 to 180.00 (According to Variety, Aroma and Quality) for One Kilogram
1.29 Kewda Water 250.00
Flavors & Herbs::Kewda Water is an aromatic ingredient. For final 1.00 Kilogram Cooked Biryani as per recipe 1-2 ML Kewda Water is used. The retail rate/s range from INR 200.00 to 300.00 (According to Variety, Aroma and Quality) for One Kilogram
1.30 Saffron 200.00
Flavors & Herbs::Saffron is most expensive and highly aromatic ingredient. For final 1.00 Kilogram Cooked Biryani as per recipe 0.01- 0.05 Gram Saffron is used. The retail rate/s range from INR 150.00 to 300.00 (According to Variety, Aroma and Quality) for One Gram.
1.31 Curd 80.00
Curd:Curd is career for flavors and provides hint of sourness. For final 1.00 Kilogram Cooked Biryani as per recipe 100-150 Gram Curd is used. The retail rate/s range from INR 70.00 to 90.00 (According to Quality) for One Kilogram
1.32 Cow Milk 70.00
Cow Milk/ Almond Milk / Coconut Milk :Cow Milk is balancing ingredients for sharp nodes of spices and also enriches the flavors. For final 1.00 Kilogram Cooked Biryani as per recipe 50-100 Gram Milk is used. The retail rate/s range from INR 60.00 to 70.00 (According to Quality) for One Kilogram
Total Amount for all Materials as above
Total Per Unit cost
Note:The Ingredients for Veg Biryani, their quantities including wastages in preparation process as per Hello Kisan Recipe and applicable rates for the best quality are shown here. You can change the quantities, give zero value to any ingredient not used
 
Part 2 - Labour & Machine Operation Cost/s
The Costs include Professional HR, EQUIPMENTS USE, FUEL and UTILITIES
The Cost allocation for 20 Kilogram Biryani Batch Size is based on Cooking of Complete Meal comprising of 20 - 25 Cooked Food Items serving 65 Persons.
The Head Chef @ 2500, Assistant Chef @ 1500 and Helping Hand @ 500 for ONE DAY - 12 Hours Shift Time has been taken
Choose Relevant Cost Items and Applicable Costs to Your Project/s
S. No Work / Item / Activity Standard Hello Kisan Rates for ONE Kilogram cooking in INR Quantum of Cooked Food in Kilogram (Editable) Your Editable Rate for ONE Kilogram Coked Food in INR Total Item Amount in INR
2.1 Receiving Ingredients, Inspection and Quality Check 3.00
Pre Cooking::This covers receiving to accepting ingredients as per required quantities against invoices/documents, and ensuring quality standards. (For a Batch Size 20 Kilogram Cooked Food the total HR cost is INR 58.35)
2.2 Weighing, Cleaning and Readying 1.00
Pre-Cooking:Accurate measurement of ingredients according to recipes, clean them to remove any impurities, and prepare them for the subsequent cooking stages. (For a Batch Size 20 Kilogram Cooked Food the total HR cost is INR 12.60)
2.3 Cutting & Chopping 2.00
Pre Cooking:Manual and machine cutting, chopping, and dicing ingredients into the required sizes and shapes. (For a Batch Size 20 Kilogram Cooked Food the per kilogram HR cost is INR 41.80)
2.4 Grinding and Roasting 2.00
Pre Cooking :Grinding spices or other ingredients to a specific consistency and roasting items to enhance flavor or prepare them for further processing. (For a Batch Size 20 Kilogram Cooked Food the total HR cost is INR 41.80)
2.5 Cooking 21.00
Cooking :Actual cooking process, utilizing the prepared ingredients and following established recipes and cooking methods. (For a Batch Size 20 Kilogram Cooked Food the total HR cost it is INR 424.30)
2.6 Post Cooking - Serving & Packing 2.50
Post Cooking :Portioning the cooked food, arranging it for serving (if applicable), and packaging it appropriately for delivery / sale, maintaining food safety and presentation standards. (For a Batch Size 20 Kilogram Cooked Food the total HR cost is INR 54.15)
2.7 Equipment Use Cost Allocation 2.50
Equipment Use Cost Allocation:This accounts for the depreciation, maintenance, and potential repair costs associated with the various kitchen equipment used in the entire food preparation process, allocated based on usage or a predetermined formula @ INR 50.00 Per 20 Kilogram Batch Size.
2.8 Cleaning & Hygiene 1.00
Cleaning & Hygiene:This includes the costs of cleaning supplies, equipment, and labor required to maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen environment, adhering to food safety regulations and preventing contamination @ INR 5.00 Per 20 Kilogram Batch Size.
2.9 Supervision & Management 2.50
Supervision & Management:This category covers the salaries and overheads associated with the personnel responsible for overseeing the entire food preparation process, ensuring efficiency, quality control, and adherence to standards.@ INR 50.00 Per 20 Kilogram Batch Size.
Total Labor, Machine & Operation Amount in INR
Total Per Unit cost
Note:The assessment of Labor, Machine, Operations Costs is a major innovation in this Hello Kisan Tool Kit. These costs are assumed to be very high but in reality are very reasonable..!.
 
Part 3 – Applicable to Business Operations
Budgeted items and the amounts are calculated on Monthly Basis.
Allocated on 10000 Serving Portion/s Basis in a Month
All Business Expenses Included
Choose items and budgets to suit plans, level & scale of your operations.
S.NO Monthly budget item for running a business Hello Kisan Recommended Monthly Estimates Your (Editable) Monthly Estimates In ONE Kilogram (4 Serving Portions) in a Month Basis Total Item Amount
3.1 Rent & Premises 25000.00
Rent & Premises:Covers kitchen/dining space rent, co-working kitchen rentals, etc. Monthly lease of a 500–800 sq ft commercial space. ₹25,000–₹60,000/month depending on location (tier 1, 2, or 3 city).
3.2 Compliance Costs 2000.00
Regulatory & Licensing:Local Body Licenses - ₹5,000–₹15,000/year (AMC charges, trade license etc.) FSSAI Licensing. • ₹2,000–₹7,500/year for small to medium operations.
3.3 Marketing & Branding 70000.00
Marketing, Branding & Promotions:Recipe Development ₹10,000–₹25,000 (one-time or quarterly for innovation) Menu Designing • ₹5,000–₹10,000 (initial design, digital PDF, updates) Photography & Videography • ₹8,000–₹20,000/project (visual asset creation) Promotional Campaigns• ₹10,000–₹30,000/month (digital ads, fliers, sponsored posts) Complimentary/Discounting/Rewards • ₹5,000–₹15,000/month (built into marketing) Social Media Campaigns • ₹5,000–₹12,000/month (freelancer/agency) Influencer Investment • ₹3,000–₹20,000/month depe
3.4 Online Platform Registration Fees 5000.00
Online Platform Costs:Swiggy / Zomato onboarding fees + commission in % ₹10,000–₹15,000 one-time + 20–25% per order (variable) + CHARGES
3.5 Management & Staff 70000.00
Human Resource & Staffing:Management (Owner's draw or full-time manager) * ₹20,000–₹35,000/month Supervisor Cost •₹15,000–₹25,000/month Front Staff Cost (Order takers, packers) •₹10,000–₹18,000/person/month × 2–3
3.6 Administration & Taxation 5000.00
Accounts, Admin & Insurance:Accountant / GST Filing etc. • ₹3,000–₹7,000/month (part-time or outsourced) Insurance •₹5,000–₹10,000/year (fire, theft, employee liability)
3.7 Staff Welfare 15000.00
Staff Welfare:Accommodation & Meals • ₹25,000–₹35,000/month (depends on how many staff are housed/fed)
3.8 Indirect Overheads 20000.00
Indirect Overheads:Electricity, gas leakage, transport, disposables loss •₹7,000–₹20,000/month (more if AC/freezers used heavily)
3.9 Ease of Doing Business 15000.00
Ease of Doing Business :₹10,000–₹20,000/month depending on location
3.10 Profit Margins 100000.00
Profit Margins:Typically budgeted after cost projection, but you may pre-fix a target like ₹50,000–₹100,000/month (to cover reinvestment + owner's incentive)
Total Amount
Total Per Portion
Note:This is a unique section that helps business owners to estimate their costs. Allocated on 10000 Serving Portion Should be a minimum level of operations for any food business operation...!

Summary
Cost Breakdown
Cost Category Total Unit/Number Cost/Unit
Part 1 - Ingredient's Lists and Costs 118.19 1.00 118.19
Part 2 - Labour & Machine Operation Cost/s 37.50 1.00 37.5
Part 3 – Applicable to Business Operations 130.80 1.00 130.8
Total 286.49 1.00 286.49

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