From Ambur To Memoni, 8 Lesser-Known Biryanis Loved In India

1. Ambur Biryani (Tamil Nadu)

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2. Beary Biryani (Karnataka)

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3. Kalaadi Biryani (Kerala)

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4. Dindigul Biryani (Tamil Nadu)

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5. Memoni Biryani (Gujarat)

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6. Thalassery Biryani (Kerala)

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7. Sindhi Biryani (Sindh, Pakistan)

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8. Awadhi Tehari (Uttar Pradesh)

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