5 Biryani Varieties from Different Regions of India

Jul 06, 2024, 07:04 IST

Dikshant Sharma

India's rich culinary heritage includes a variety of biryanis, each with its unique blend of flavours and ingredients. Here are five such lesser-known biryanis from different parts of India:

Beary Biryani (Karnataka)

Originating from the coastal Karnataka region, this biryani uses coconut milk, fennel seeds and curry leaves, making it lighter on spices. Often cooked with chicken, it’s garnished with fried onions and boiled eggs.

Mughlai Biryani (Delhi)

A royal dish from the Mughal era, it is rich and fragrance, featuring a variety of spices, dried fruits and saffron. The meat (lamb or chicken) is marinated in yoghurt and herbs and then cooked with basmati rice.

Achari Biryani (North India)

Inspired by Indian pickles, this biryani is tangy and spicy, using pickling spices like mustard seeds, fenugreek and fennel. It features marinated meat (chicken or mutton) cooked with rice.

Moti Biryani (Hyderabad)

A luxurious Hyderabadi dish, it includes small meatballs (moti) made from minced meat. The meatballs are cooked with fragrant basmati rice, saffron and traditional biryani spices.

Meen Biryani (Kerala)

Also known as fish biryani, this coastal dish features marinated fish cooked with rice, coconut milk and spices like curry leaves, mustard seeds and green chillies. It has a subtle coconut flavour and coastal aroma.

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