10 Most Popular Biryanis Across India

By:  flicksandfame.in

India boasts a rich tapestry of flavors, and biryanis hold a special place in its culinary heritage. Across its diverse regions, each biryani offers a unique taste and story. 

Here, we present some of the most famous biryanis in India.

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This iconic dish is a slow-cooked fragrant rice dish with marinated meat (lamb, chicken) flavored with saffron, nutmeg, and kewra water.

Hyderabadi Biryani

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Lucknowi Biryani

This Awadhi dish features succulent meat pieces cooked separately from the rice, resulting in distinct layers of flavors and textures.

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This spicy biryani is known for its use of aromatic spices like cloves, cardamom, and star anise. It is typically made with goat or chicken.

Ambur Biryani (Tamil Nadu):

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Malabar Biryani (Kerala)

This fragrant dish from Kerala is known for its use of ghee, cashews, raisins, and Malabar spices. It is traditionally cooked in clay pots.

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Kolkata Biryani

 This unique biryani is lighter on spices compared to other biryanis. It often features potato and egg along with meat or fish and is cooked with ghee.

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Chettinad Biryani (Tamil Nadu)

 This flavorful biryani is a specialty of the Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu. It is known for its use of a unique blend of spices.

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Bombay Biryani

This vibrant dish is known for its use of vegetables like peas, potatoes, and sometimes even cauliflower. It is often served with raita. 

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Sindhi Biryani (Gujarat)

This flavorful dish is influenced by Pakistani cuisine and features a variety of spices and nuts. It is typically made with lamb or beef.

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Dindigul Biryani (Tamil Nadu)

This biryani is known for its unique flavor profile, achieved through a special spice "Dindigul masala".

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Bhatkali Biryani (Karnataka)

Characterized by its fiery flavor and the use of green chilies. It is a layered biryani with rice and marinated meat cooked together.

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