Biryani is one of the most exquisite, popular and loved dishes all over India. The Biryanis are prepared in different styles and flavors. Hyderabad, a city from the Southern State in India is synonymous with Biryani. It is a preparation where cooked basmati rice and cooked meat (lamb or chicken) and fresh spices and herbs are mixed together. Biryani was brought to the Indian subcontinent by the Muslim travelers and merchants.

Naming few of the popular Biryanis are: Hyderabadi Biryani, Lucknowi (Awadhi) Biryani , Calcutta Biryani, Iranian Biryani, Kacchi Biryani, Zafrani Biryani and many more.