15 Biryani Recipes To Try Before You Die!

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Indian cuisine is like a boon for the foodies. The variety of dishes, the use of exotic spices and fragrances in the Indian food makes India a foodie's haven. Every dish in India is cooked in a different style as you move from one region to another. Biryani is one such delightful food whose preparation differs in almost every region of India.

Biryani is a comfort food for most Indians. The meat or vegetable cooked in fragrant spices and then mixed with rice makes biryani a delicious and easy to eat food at the same time. Though the basic preparation process of biryani remains same throughout the regions of India, the flavours and spices differ. For example, Hyderabadi biryani makes use of a lot of spices while the Lucknowi biryani is less spicy and more fragrant due to the use of Kewda and rose water.

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So, whether a foodie or not, biryani is one thing which you should try before you die. If you are a vegetarian, then do not worry. Indians have a solution for that too as there are plenty of vegetarian biryani recipes which are equally tempting.

Check out these 15 biryani recipes which you have to try before you die.

Kashmiri Mutton Biryani

Have you tried the sweet Kashmiri mutton biryani? This is one of the most famous recipes in India and people who love to eat, go gaga over this biryani recipe. the biryani has a sweet and spicy taste which is a delicious treat for your tummy. The sweet Kashmiri mutton biryani is layered with spices and sweet treats like cashews and plums.

Egg Dum Biryani

Egg dum biryani is actually a Hyderabadi biryani recipe. It is prepared in the dum pakht style. This Indian rice recipe is special because it is prepared by layering. The egg dum biryani recipe that we are sharing right now can even be prepared at home.

Kerala Style Beef Biryani

Kerala style beef biryani is a treat for your taste buds. The delicious and juicy beef pieces are cooked in coconut milk and mint leaves gravy along with some very fragrant spices. Then the usual biryani layer is formed and your biryani is ready to eat.

Bengali Style Fish Biryani

Compared to other types of biryanis, Bengali style fish biryani contains much less on spices but tastes extremely delicious. This delectable non vegetarian rice recipe is generally prepared using the most loved rohu fish. However the fish may vary according to your preference and taste. The use of potatoes add an entirely different flavour to this delightful dish.

Ambur Biryani

The best biryani recipes in India originated in the royal kitchens of Sultans and Nawabs. The Ambur biryani for example developed under the reign of Nawab of Arcot. Ambur biryani is a Tamil variety of biryani. However the recipe of this biryani is different from the Chettinad biryani.

Sindhi Beef Biryani

Beef is one of the most widely used food item in the Middle-East countries. Beef kebab, beef biryani and beef pulao are most popular ways to use beef. If you love to eat beef then you can try out the Sindhi beef biryani, a yummy Pakistani food.

Shahi Mushroom Biryani

Mushroom are known for the texture that is very meaty. So replacing chicken with mushroom did not made much difference. Biryani turned out very flavorful and delicious. Very comparable to it's non vegetarian avatar. This mushroom biryani is sure to delight everyone in your family including your kids.

Jackfruit Biryani

Tender, unripe jackfruit is often referred to as the 'vegetarian meat' because of its meat like texture and flavour. We generally use unripe jackfruit to prepare curries or chips. But here we are using this versatile vegetable to prepare biryani. The chunks of marinated jackfruit are cooked in dum till they become tender and melt in the mouth. Then the same steps of preparing biryani is followed only replacing meat with jackfruit.

Kolkata Biryani

Most Bengalis are foodies and that reflects clearly in this Bengali recipe. That is why the Kolkata version of biryani is such a delicious innovation. The special features of the Kolkata biryani is that spices are much milder than other biryani recipes. Also, potato is an integral vegetable of this Bengali recipe.

Corn Biryani

Corn biryani is a new recipe that is soon catching trend all over. We all have heard and relished corn paratha. Corn biryani, is also one such dish that is prepared using high amount of corn. This rice is very spicy and yet delicious. It is quite a simple recipe and full of nutrition.

Mughlai Mutton Biryani

Mughlai cuisine, strongly influenced by Persian and Turkish flavours, is one that makes everyone's mouth water. Among the many dishes offered in this cuisine, Mughlai Mutton Biryani is a sumptuous and grand dish that is part of many traditional household recipes.

Chana Biryani

Regular consumption of Kabuli chana helps in lowering your cholesterol level and strengthening the heart muscles. Hence, we have a delicious biryani recipe for you which is prepared with white chickpeas. This recipe is prepared using minimal spices and very less oil. Since this biryani recipe is baked, all the essential nutrients are also perfectly preserved. The use of low fat milk and curd helps in keeping your blood pressure and cholesterol in check.

Malabar Style Biryani

There are different type of biryani recipe which can be made either spicy or sweet, depending on the taste that each one prefers. Malabar Chicken Biryani is most loved by all ages.

Lucknowi Biryani

Lucknowi biryani is not overtly spicy like other biryani recipes (for example, Hyderabadi Biryani). The spices used in this biryani are subtle. The rice cooks in the stock of the meat soaking in its rich flavour. In this biryani recipe, we are using mutton. You can try making Lucknowi biryani with chicken too; just remember to adjust the cooking time.

Authentic Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani

Spicy rice that is cooked with tasty chicken and vegetables will fill the aroma all over the house attracting even the neighbours to come and have a bite of the recipe. Hyderabad is famous for the chicken dum biriyani and today we shall tell you how to go about with the tasty chicken dum biriyani recipe.

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