History of Biryani

Know  more about the origins of Biryani

The world famous dish of Biryani was invented in the background of the Mughal Empire's cooking house. After the origin, several variations bubbled up with time. The Biryani is a favorite dish in the South Asian sub-continent, and is absolutely fundamental to the basic cuisine list out there.

As stated above, there are several variations of Biryani that extend beyond the Indian South Asian sub continent. The top 5 most popular Biryani's world-wide are:

1. Hyderabadi Biryani (Originates from Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh)

2. Awadhi Biryani (Originates from Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh)

Biryani's are originally comprised of Mutton (goad meat). However, there are several delicious varieties of Biryanis made from:

1. Chicken

2. Mutton

3. Fish

4. Egg

5. Shrimp

6. Daal