TYPES OF BIRYANILucknowi, or Awadhi, biryani. Lucknowi biryani, also known as Awadhi biryani, originates in Northern India and uses spices like anise, cinnamon, and saffron. ... Kolkata biryani. ... Sindhi Biryani. ... Memoni biryani. ... Malabar biryani. ... Thalassery biryani. ... Ambur biryani. ... Dindigul biryani.