Biryani is a sumptuous rice dish made with varieties of meats, eggs, vegetables and further accentuated with rich seasonings of spices
These are the 10 types of biryanis popular in Guwahati-
1. Chicken BiryaniThe most loved and popular form of biryani in Guwahati that is widely sold across the city and made at homes too is chicken biryani
2. Mutton BiryaniA delicious rice dish is mutton biryani made of soft and chunky pieces of mutton and is sold across some selected spots in Guwahati but is widely relished and prepared at homes
3. Vegetable BiryaniOne of the most popular types of biryanis found in Assamese weddings, vegetable biryani is enjoyed with a wide variety of vegetables spiced up with flavourful masalas
4. Egg BiryaniBoiled or fried, egg biryani is enjoyed in different avatars by the people of Guwahati and is also sold widely across the city
5. Paneer BiryaniAlthough it is not a popular type of biryani found in the streets of Guwahati, it is enjoyed at homes with large and fried chunks of paneer
6. Prawn BiryaniOne of the many non-vegetarian biryanis enjoyed in Guwahati is prawn biryani made with large quantities of shrimps, herbs and spices
7. Fish BiryaniWhile most people of Guwahati adores chicken or mutton biryanis, there are some who are head over heels with fish biryani too
8. Potato BiryaniAs potatoes are much loved vegetables in Assam, it is also used in large quantities to make potato biryani which is a popular delicacy
9. Hyderabadi BiryaniAn authentic biryani recipe originating from Hyderabad, Hyderabadi biryani is sold like hot cakes almost everywhere in Guwahati
10. Muradabani BiryaniA traditional Indian biryani variety named after the city of Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh, Muradabani Biryani is another much loved dish that is sold popularly in Guwahati