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Lucknowi Awadhi Biriyani
North India
Lucknowi Awadhi Biriyani

The Lucknowi Biryani, also known as Awadhi Biryani, owes its existence to the Nawabs of Awadh. It st...

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Kashmiri Biriyani
North India
Kashmiri Biriyani

Kashmiri Biryani is a unique blend of Muglai and Kashmiri cuisine. Often using asafoetida instead of...

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Delhi Mughlai Biriyani
North India
Delhi Mughlai Biriyani

Directly evolving from the Mughal imperial kitchens in Delhi, this biriyani is spicy, zesty, and ric...

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Hyderabadi Dum Biriyani
South India
Hyderabadi Dum Biriyani

The most famous biriyani in the world, originating from the kitchen of the Nizam of Hyderabad. It is...

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Ambur Star Biriyani
South India
Ambur Star Biriyani

From the Arcot region of Tamil Nadu, Ambur Biriyani uses Seeraga Samba rice (a short-grain aromatic ...

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Thalassery Biriyani
South India
Thalassery Biriyani

A gem from the Malabar coast of Kerala. It uses Khyma rice (a very short grain thin rice) and involv...

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Kolkata Style Biriyani
East India
Kolkata Style Biriyani

Evolved when the last Nawab of Awadh, Wajid Ali Shah, was exiled to Kolkata. Due to budget constrain...

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Dhaka Kacchi Biriyani
East India
Dhaka Kacchi Biriyani

A staple of Old Dhaka, Bangladesh. "Kacchi" means "raw", referring to the method of cooking raw meat...

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Sindhi Biriyani
International
Sindhi Biriyani

From the Sindh province of Pakistan. This is one of the most aromatic and spicy biriyanis, known for...

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Danbauk (Burmese Biriyani)
International
Danbauk (Burmese Biriyani)

The Burmese version of Biriyani, heavily influenced by Indian migrants. It uses a unique blend of sp...

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Nasi Kebuli
International
Nasi Kebuli

An Indonesian variation popular among the Arab community in Indonesia. It uses ghee, goat meat, and ...

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