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    Home » Food Collections » Best Biryani Recipes

    9 Best Biryani Recipes: Veg and Non-Veg

    Published: March 28, 2021 by Sangeetha Vel | Updated: January 7, 2023 2 Comments

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    Biryani is a beloved rice dish that originates from South Asia and has become popular around the world. It is often served at special occasions and gatherings, and is known for its aromatic and flavorful characteristics. In this post, we will be sharing some of the best biryani recipes that you can try at home.

    The first recipe on our list is Mughlai Biryani. This rich and savory biryani is made with spices, meat, and yogurt, and is believed to have originated in the Mughal Empire. If you are a fan of bold and aromatic flavors, then this recipe is definitely for you. Next up is Chicken Biryani, a classic and popular choice for biryani lovers. This recipe combines tender chicken pieces with aromatic basmati rice and a blend of spices, resulting in a delicious and satisfying meal.

    Collage of different biryani dishes in plates.
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    • Mughlai Biryani
    • Chicken Biryani
    • Ambur Biryani
    • Mutton Biryani (Lamb Biryani)
    • Fish Biryani
    • Prawn Biryani (Shrimp Biryani)
    • Mushroom Biryani (Kalan Biryani)
    • Vegetable Biryani (Veg Biryani)
    • Biryani Rice (Kuska Rice)
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    Ambur Biryani, Mushroom Biryani, and Prawn Biryani are all variations of the traditional South Asian rice dish that hail from the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Ambur Biryani is known for its spicy and fragrant flavors and is made with a combination of meat and spices. Mushroom Biryani is a vegetarian-friendly recipe, while Prawn Biryani is a delicious seafood variation that is part of the Chettinad cuisine of Tamil Nadu. All three of these biryani recipes are sure to be a hit with their unique and flavorful combinations of ingredients and spices.

    Fish Biryani is a tasty and refreshing variation of the biryani from the Indian state of Kerala. This recipe combines flaky fish pieces with aromatic seeraga samba rice and a blend of spices, resulting in a bursting seafood flavor.

    Mutton Biryani, also known as Lamb Biryani, features tender lamb pieces that are cooked with aromatic seeraga samba rice and a blend of spices. This savory and flavorful dish is sure to be a hit with lamb lovers.

    Vegetable Biryani is another vegetarian-friendly variation of the traditional biryani. This recipe combines a variety of vegetables with aromatic basmati rice and a blend of spices, resulting in a flavorful and satisfying meal for all vegetarians.

    Last but not least, we have Biryani Rice, also known as Kuska Rice. This recipe is a simpler version of the traditional biryani, and is made with just rice and a blend of spices. It is a tasty and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed on its own or as a side dish.

    We hope that these biryani recipes will inspire you to try your hand at making this delicious and aromatic rice dish at home. Happy cooking!

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    Mughlai Biryani

    Mughlai chicken biryani is one of the delicacies of Mughlai cuisine and it is very popular for its authenticity and rich aromatic, taste and flavor. This biryani has variations introduced by people from different regions by altering the spices. This taste rich meal is perfect for lunch and dinner or as a party meal.
    mughlai-chicken-biryani

    Chicken Biryani

    Chicken biryani is one of the age-old, delicious, and authentic dishes from Mughals. This chicken Biryani is prepared with basmati rice, indian spices and herbs. It is an aromatic and flavorsome dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or on a regular day!
    south indian chicken biryani

    Ambur Biryani

    Ambur biryani or Star Ambur biryani recipe is an authentic, unique, flavorful, delicious meal introduced by Arcot Nawab during their regime in Tamilnadu, South India. This unique and delicious meal prepared with Chicken and seeraga sambar rice can be served for lunch, dinner, or for parties.
    ambur chicken briyani

    Mutton Biryani (Lamb Biryani)

    In this one-pot south Indian mutton biryani, tender goat meat is slow-cooked with onion, tomato, and Indian spices and seeraga samba rice.

    Fish Biryani

    Kerala style fish dum biryani is a delicious and aromatic South Indian seafood meal. It is prepared by layering Kaima or Seeraga samba rice with smear fried fish and biryani masala gravy in a dum cooking process. It is usually served as a main course meal for lunch and dinner.
    Fish fry dum biryani recipe Kerala style

    Prawn Biryani (Shrimp Biryani)

    Prawn or Shrimp biryani is a tasty and aromatic one-pot South Indian meal in which fresh prawns are cooked with basmati rice, Indian spices, and herbs. It tastes great on its own and even better when it is served with South Indian chicken curries. It is also called Eral Biryani in South India.
    Output of Shrimp/Prawn Biryani, Eral Biriyani

    Mushroom Biryani (Kalan Biryani)

    Mushroom Biryani or Kalan biryani is an aromatic and flavor-filled meal prepared with basmati rice and it is authentic to South India, especially in Chettinad cuisine from Tamilnadu. This tasty biryani is served for lunch or dinner with raita.
    mushroom kalan biryani final output

    Vegetable Biryani (Veg Biryani)

    Vegetable or Veg biryani is a spicy, aromatic, and protein-rich rice dish which is popular in Indian subcontinent and other neighboring countries. This vegetable biryani is tasty, flavorful and nutrition rich one pot wholesome meal for biryani lovers and can be served for lunch/dinner.
    output one pot vegetable dum biryani

    Biryani Rice (Kuska Rice)

    Biryani rice or Kuska rice is a flavorful one-pot vegetarian meal made with Seeraga Samba or Basmati rice, Indian spices, and herbs. It is a popular South Indian dish made without any veggies or meat and tastes similar to traditional Biryani. This biryani rice can be served with any veg or nonveg curries for lunch and dinner.
    output of kuska rice, plain biryani

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    South Indian Mutton Biryani In Seeraga Samba RiceMutton Biryani Recipe (Lamb Biryani) ambur chicken briyaniAmbur Biryani Recipe (Star Biryani) Output of Shrimp/Prawn Biryani, Eral BiriyaniPrawn Biryani Recipe (Shrimp Biryani) output one pot vegetable dum biryaniVegetable Biryani Recipe (Veg Biryani)
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    1. P. Augustin Dhana Sekar

      November 29, 2022 at 1:17 am

      Hi! Mam,
      We are trying star chicken briyani, We shall tell you the result after eating.

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      • Sangeetha Vel

        November 29, 2022 at 7:13 am

        Hi Augustin,
        Sure, thanks for trying. I would love to hear your feedback!

        Reply

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