Ambur Biryani Paste

Ambur doesn't need introduction in Tamil Nadu. Small town, massive biryani legacy. Seeraga samba rice, light spice, long-cooked protein. This paste brings that specific flavour home.

• Makes ~2 kg biryani · Serves 4
• Cook time: 25 mins
• Works with: Mutton, chicken, beef, paneer, mushroom, soya
• Net weight: 300g · Shelf life: 12 months

Ambur biryani is cooked differently from everything else in the South. The rice is seeraga samba — smaller, more aromatic than basmati. The spice is controlled. The protein does most of the talking.

What makes Ambur hard to replicate at home is the spice balance — not too hot, not too mild, deeply layered. Paneer biryani with this paste is one of the best veg biryanis you'll make. You bring the protein. We've done the rest.