Food & Drink
Biryani Styles
Regional biryani styles from across South Asia, showcasing the diverse cooking traditions, spice profiles, and unique characteristics of this beloved rice dish.
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Name↕ | Origin City↕ | Key Ingredient↕ | Rice Type↕ | Spice Level↕ | Serving Style↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabadi Biryani | Hyderabad, India | Goat/lamb, yogurt marinade | Basmati (long-grain) | Medium-High | Dum pukht (sealed pot), served with mirchi ka salan and raita |
| Lucknowi (Awadhi) Biryani | Lucknow, India | Lamb, rose water, kewra | Basmati (long-grain) | Mild-Medium | Pukki biryani (meat pre-cooked), layered and slow-steamed |
| Kolkata Biryani | Kolkata, India | Mutton, potato, egg | Basmati (light, fragrant) | Mild | Lighter style with whole potato and boiled egg, subtle rose water aroma |
| Karachi Biryani | Karachi, Pakistan | Mutton/beef, potatoes, prunes, yogurt | Basmati (long-grain) | High | Spicy and tangy, served with raita, salad, and fried onions |
| Sindhi Biryani | Sindh, Pakistan | Mutton, dried plums, potatoes, chilies | Basmati (long-grain) | Very High | Very spicy with tangy notes, garnished with fried onions and mint |
| Bombay Biryani | Mumbai, India | Chicken/mutton, fried potatoes, dried fruits | Basmati (medium-grain) | Medium-High | Sweet-spicy with kewra water, fried potatoes, and dried plums |
| Thalassery Biryani | Thalassery, India | Chicken/mutton, cashews, raisins | Kaima/Jeerakasala (short-grain) | Medium | Malabar style using small-grain rice, rich with ghee and Malabar spices |
| Ambur Biryani | Ambur, India | Mutton, curd, mint | Seeraga samba (short-grain) | Medium | Tamil Nadu style with seeraga samba rice, served with brinjal curry and raita |
| Memoni Biryani | Gujarat/Sindh | Lamb, tomatoes, potatoes | Basmati (long-grain) | High | Very spicy with liberal use of chili, minimal food coloring, tomato-based |
| Dindigul Biryani | Dindigul, India | Mutton, cube-cut meat, curd | Seeraga samba (short-grain) | High | Tamil Nadu style with small cube-cut meat, tangy and peppery flavor |
| Chettinad Biryani | Chettinad, India | Chicken, kalpasi (stone flower), star anise | Seeraga samba (short-grain) | High | Distinctively spiced with freshly ground masala, served with chettinad-style gravy |
| Afghan Pulao | Kabul, Afghanistan | Lamb, carrots, raisins, almonds | Basmati (long-grain) | Mild | Subtly spiced with cardamom, topped with caramelized carrots, raisins, and nuts |
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