10 Types of Biryani in India

Hyderabadi Biryani

Hyderabadi biryani is a popular variant from the city of Hyderabad.

Lucknowi Biryani

Also known as Awadhi biryani, this variant hails from Lucknow, 

Kolkata Biryani

This biryani variant originated in Kolkata, West Bengal

Malabar Prawns Biryani

From the Malabar region of Kerala..

Awadhi Biryani

Originating from the town of Ambur in Tamil Nadu

Thalassery Biryani

Tamil Nadu's iconic dish featuring flavorful rice, succulent meat, and a medley of aromatic spices. Perfect for biryani lovers!

Sindhi Biryani

Originating from the Sindh region of present-day Pakistan.

Dindigul Biryani

Originated from the town of Dindigul in Tamil Nadu, this biryani is usage of seeraga samba rice, a short-grain rice. Meat cooked with a unique spices, including star anise and kalpasi.

Bombay Biryani

This biryani variant is popular in Mumbai, Maharashtra, and is known for its flavors influenced by Persian, Mughlai, and local Maharashtrian cuisines. It includes potatoes along with meat.