5 Irresistible South Indian Biryanis To Try

From Hyderabad to Kerala, Karnataka to Tamil Nadu, here's a look at five irresistible South Indian biryanis that you must try.

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Malabar Style Mutton Biryani

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This Malabar-style mutton biryani is loaded with onion, tomato, ginger-garlic, curd, and a host of spices. Cooked on dum, the masala is layered with ghee-laden rice.

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Bhatkali Chicken Biryani

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Bhatkali chicken biryani is a coastal Karnataka specialty. It has basmati rice flavoured with saffron and whole garam masala. It has tender pieces of mutton, chicken, fish, or prawns cooked separately with spices.

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Ambur Vegetable Biryani

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Famous for its mutton version, Ambur vegetable biryani is made in a pot in which rice, white peas, paneer, and curd are cooked with spices including cinnamon sticks, cloves, and cardamom.

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Chettinad Vegetable Biryani

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Also known as Kaikari biryani, this one from the Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu is prepared with the unique spices of Chettinadu and with the seeraga samba rice.

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