Biryani Cost Assessment Hello Kisan Cooked Food Cost Assessment Framework This framework helps estimate the true cost of cooked food through a transparent, educational and practical approach. |
Part 1 – Ingredients, Quantities and Raw Material Costs Part 1 identifies every ingredient used in the recipe, the quantity actually required after considering preparation losses or cooking gains |
Benchmark Rates and Quality Standards Hello Kisan benchmark rates represent highest quality ingredients rather than the cheapest products available in the market. |
| Based on Hello Kisan benchmark recipe and processes. |
| Users are encouraged to replace these benchmark values with prices applicable to their own city, supplier and quality preference |
This is More Than a Cost Calculator This framework is also a knowledge resource. |
The Hello Kisan Philosophy Good food costing is not about making food cheaper. It is about understanding a transparent and responsible decisions. |
| 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 | 350 | 90.00 | 31.50 |
Primary Basic Ingredient: Basmati Rice; Always use good quality rice. Cheap variety may cost Rs 20 less but affects final biryani aroma and taste. Raw rice to cooked ratio is about 3 times. The Price of rice ranges between 65 to 110.
| 1.2 | Vegetable - Potato | 30.00 | 100.00 | 30.00 | 3.00 |
Secondary Basic Ingredient: Yearly average price is Rs 30. Take Medium Size as they have better aroma when fried and cooked in bigger pieces size.
| 1.3 | Vegetable - Winter Carrot (Hard) | 30.00 | 100.00 | 30.00 | 3.00 |
Secondary Basic Ingredient: Yearly average price is Rs 30. Take Medium Size as they have better arma when fried and cooked in bigger pieces size.
| 1.4 | Vegetable - Cauliflower | 40.00 | 100.00 | 40.00 | 4.00 |
Secondary Basic Ingredient: Yearly average price is Rs 40. Take Medium to big size with big florets, so when fried retain shape.
| 1.5 | Root Vegetables | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 2.50 |
Secondary Basic Ingredient: Any 1-2 like Yum or Sweet Potato can be taken. Price varies according to season.
| 1.6 | Deshi Ghee | 700.00 | 50.00 | 700.00 | 35.00 |
Fat medium - Deshi Ghee: Neither too aromatic nor cheaper version. Small Compromise can severely affect final biryani taste. Price Ranges between 600 to 800 per kilogram.
| 1.7 | Peanut Oil - Veg Frying | 190.00 | 50.00 | 190.00 | 9.50 |
Fat medium -Peanut Oil: In recent times Sunflower is popular. Retail rates range from INR 175 to 250 per liter
| 1.8 | Fresh Onion | 25.00 | 200.00 | 25.00 | 5.00 |
Fresh Spice Vegetables: Fresh Onion for Long Cut – in Gravy and Frying. The retail rate/s range from INR 20.00 to 60 per kilogram
| 1.9 | Fresh Garlic | 100.00 | 3.00 | 100.00 | 0.30 |
Fresh Spice Vegetables: About 2-5 Gram Garlic is good enough. The retail rate/s range from INR 50.00 to 150.00 per kilogram
| 1.10 | Fresh Ginger | 100.00 | 5.00 | 100.00 | 0.50 |
Fresh Spice Vegetables: About 5-7 Gram Garlic is good enough. The retail rate/s range from INR 60.00 to 200 per kilogram
| 1.11 | Green Chili | 30.00 | 10.00 | 30.00 | 0.30 |
Fresh Spice Vegetables; About 10-20 Gram Green Chili depending on pungency is good enough. The retail rate/s range from INR 20.00 to 60.00 per kilogram
| 1.12 | Cumin / Shah Jeera | 300.00 | 3.00 | 300.00 | 0.90 |
Basic Spices: Mostly 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 | 3.00 | 150.00 | 0.45 |
Basic Spices: About 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 | 2.00 | 350.00 | 0.70 |
Basic Spice: About 1-3 Gram high quality Red Chili in powder form is used. The retail rate/s range from INR 250.00 to 400.00 per Kilogram for high quality.
| 1.15 | Common Salt | 40.00 | 2.00 | 40.00 | 0.08 |
Basic Spice; About 2-3 Gram Salt is used. The retail rate/s range from INR 30.00 to 70.00 for One Kilogram
| 1.16 | Turmeric Powder | 150.00 | 1.00 | 150.00 | 0.15 |
Basic Spice: About 1-2 Gram Turmeric Powder is used. The retail rate/s range from INR 130.00 to 170.00 per Kilogram
| 1.17 | Bay Leaf Whole | 175.00 | 0.50 | 175.00 | 0.08 |
Garam Masala - Condiment/s: Only 0.5-1 Gram Bay-leaf is used. The retail rate/s range from INR 150.00 to 220.00 per Kilogram for high quality
| 1.18 | Black Pepper Whole | 1000.00 | 0.50 | 1000.00 | 0.50 |
Garam Masala - Condiment/s: 0.5-1 Gram Black Pepper Whole is used. The retail rate/s range from INR 700.00 to 1000.00 per kilogram
| 1.19 | Black Cardamom Whole | 1000.00 | 1.00 | 1000.00 | 1.00 |
Garam Masala - Condiment/s: About 0.5-1 Gram Black Cardamom Whole is used. The retail rate/s range from INR 1000.00 to 1250.00 per Kilogram
| 1.20 | Cinnamon Roll Powder | 600.00 | 0.5 | 600.00 | 0.30 |
Garam Masala - Condiment/s: About 0.5-1 Gram Cinnamon Roll Powder is used. The retail rate/s range from INR 400.00 to 800.00 per Kilogram
| 1.21 | Clove Whole | 900.00 | 0.50 | 900.00 | 0.45 |
Garam Masala - Condiment/s: Only 0.5-1 Gram Clove Whole is used. The retail rate/s range from INR 800.00 to 1000.00 per kilogram
| 1.22 | Mace Shreds | 2100.00 | 0.10 | 2100.00 | 0.21 |
Garam Masala - Condiment/s: Only 0.1-0.2 Gram Mace Shreds is used. The retail rate/s range from INR 1000.00 to 1200.00 Per Kilogram
| 1.23 | Nutmeg Shavings | 1200.00 | 0.10 | 1200.00 | 0.12 |
Garam Masala - Condiment/s: 0.1-0.2 Gram Shavings is used. The retail rate/s range from INR 1000.00 to 1800.00
| 1.24 | Star Anise Whole | 800.00 | 0.10 | 800.00 | 0.08 |
Garam Masala - Condiment/s: Only 0.1-0.2 Gram Star Anise Whole is used. The retail rate/s range from INR 600.00 to 800.00 per kilogram.
| 1.25 | Green Cardamom Whole | 3500.00 | 0.10 | 3500.00 | 3.50 |
Flavors & Herbs: Only 0.1-0.2 Gram Green Cardamom Whole is used. The retail rate/s range from INR 2500.00 to 3500.00 per kilogram
| 1.26 | Mint Leaf Fresh | 60.00 | 1.00 | 60.00 | 0.06 |
Flavors & Herbs: About 0.5-1.0 Gram Mint Leaf is used. The retail rate/s range from INR 40.00 to 60.00 per Kilogram
| 1.27 | Green Coriander Leaf | 60.00 | 1.00 | 60.00 | 0.06 |
Flavors & Herbs: About 1-2 Gram Coriander Leaf is used. The retail rate/s range from INR 50.00 to 100.00 for One Kilogram
| 1.28 | Rose Water | 150.00 | 1.00 | 150.00 | 0.15 |
Flavors & Herbs: About 1-2 ML Rose Water is used. The retail rate/s range from INR 120.00 to 180.00 for One Litre
| 1.29 | Kewda Water | 250.00 | 1.00 | 250.00 | 0.25 |
Flavors & Herbs: About 1-2 ML Kewda Water is used. The retail rate/s range from INR 200.00 to 300.00 for One Litre
| 1.30 | Saffron | 200000.00 | 0.00001 | 200000.00 | 2.00 |
Flavors & Herbs: Few Shreds of Saffron is used. The retail rate/s range from INR 150.00 to 300.00 for One Gram.
| 1.31 | Hung Curd | 80.00 | 100.00 | 80.00 | 8.00 |
Milk Product - Curd: About 100-150 Gram Curd is used. The retail rate/s range from INR 70.00 to 90.00 for One Kilogram
| 1.32 | Cow Milk | 70.00 | 50.00 | 70.00 | 3.50 |
Cow Milk/ Almond Milk / Coconut Milk; About 70-100 Gram Milk is used. The Rate varies from INR 60 to 70 per litre.
| Total Amount for all Materials as above | 117.14 |
| Total Ingredient Cost for 1 Kilogram Biryani | 117.14 |
| Part 1 of the Hello Kisan Cooked Food Cost Assessment Framework lays the foundation for understanding the true cost of cooked food. It helps readers identify the ingredients, estimate quantities, price and calculate raw material costs transparently. For a Home Chef, Restaurant Owner, Food Entrepreneur, Trainer or Consumer, this framework enables better decisions based on deeper understanding of food economics. |
