India has been home to some great cuisines. Every state, every region has its own cuisine and taste that is different from one another. You can find different tempering of rice dishes as you move from one place to another place. Simply boiled rice to Idli to Modak to Biryani, each one has unique and different flavor and taste. Biryani is something that is loved by almost all the people across the country. However, the taste differs as different techniques, methods and spices are used to make this food. South India is known for its a number of varieties of biryanis. Here are top ten delicious mouth watering biryanis from the Southern part of India that you should try at least once in your lifetime –
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South Indian Biryani: Ambur Dum Biryani
Ambur is a small town in the Arcot region the region was once ruled by Nawabs of Arcot in Tamil Nadu. Nawab of Arcot was very fond of foods. When it comes to biryani, Ambur Dum biryani is a culinary masterpiece that stands out from the rest of the Biryanis. Originating from the town of Ambur in Tamil Nadu, India, this dish is known for its aromatic flavors and unique cooking technique. This dum chicken biryani includes curd and mint leaves, it is almost similar to its counterpart- Lucknowi Biryani. Ambur Dum biryani is a true culinary delight that must be savored and enjoyed by all biryani enthusiasts.
South Indian Biryani: Donne Biryani
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This is a style of biryani that is available in Bangalore and some other parts of Karnataka. It is popular among military hotels and the naati-style (country-style) eateries. The biryani is usually served in a donne / dhonnai which is disposable cups made with dried leaf of Areca palm. This is a really flavorful biryani that gets its characteristic green and yellow color from the paste of herbs and spices that goes into making it. Seeraga samba rice is used to cook this biryani which short-grain aromatic rice, the unique flavor of this rice makes the taste of this biryani delicious and unique. This biryani will make you fan of Bengaluru and its lovely weather and culture.
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South Indian Biryani: Malabar Dum Biryani
This is a very special and tasty chicken biryani recipe. This biryani has cooked spicy chicken masala layered between rice with fried onions and the whole pot is placed on dum. This kind of biryani is famous in malabar coast side of Karnataka and Kerala, India.
South Indian Biryani: Thalaserry Biryani
This originated from the malabar region of Kerala. It is quite famous for its aroma and taste that comes from unique variety of rice called Jeerakasala. Initially it was a fish biryani but later chicken and mutton are also used to make this style of biryani.
South Indian Biryani: Hyderabadi Biryani
South Indian Biryani: Chettinadu Biryani
A delicious and mouth watering biryani recipe from Chettinad cuisine which is famous in Tamilnadu. It is cooked with unique spices and coconut milk. Chettinadu biryani is generally made with Seeraga samba rice, but you can use any variety of rice. This is one of the easiest biryani to cook. But its taste is very unique and yummy. You can serve this biryani with onion raita.
South Indian Biryani: Kalyani Biryani
South Indian Biryani: Bhatkali Biryani
Bhatkali biryani makes a popular delicacy in the coastal regions of Karnataka. The rice and chicken are infused with spicy masalas giving it a distinct mouth-watering flavor. Unlike marinated chicken used in other biryanis, Bhatkali biryani does not need any marination. Rather it contains generous amount of onions, tomatoes, mint and spices. This biryani is a delight for biryani lovers, this mouth watering dish is surely worth a try.
South Indian Biryani: Dindigul Biryani
Dindigul is a historical city in Tamil Nadu. This city is popularly known for its Chola, Pandya and Vijaynagar empire settlements and havelis. This city is famous for its delicious food, especially biryani. Dindigul Mutton Biryani is a mix of spices that include star anise, cloves, elaichi and mace powder that will surely leave you asking for more. South Indian biryanis are famous for their unique slight sour taste that makes them stand out.
South Indian Biryani: Manglorean (Bearys) Biryani
Bearys (traders) are the people who live in Mangalore. Beary Biryani has a subtle sour flavor with the distinct aroma of fennel spreading through the grains. This dum biryani has spices that include nutmeg, mint leaves, fennel seeds, mace (javitri), poppy seeds, elaichi, almonds, star anise and other spices. This biryani cooks slowly on dum and it tastes best on the next day of preparation.
Biryani has been a popular food in India. It is loved by every non-vegetarian. We hope you enjoy this food journey.