Seeraga Samba · Dum Cooked · Chennai
Ambur Biryani Catering in Chennai
Short-grain seeraga samba biryani in the Ambur tradition — soaked chilli paste, tender chicken or mutton, dum-cooked on site in copper handis and served with salna and brinjal pachadi.
The Ambur style
Short grain, soaked chilli, gentle spice.
Ambur biryani comes from the Tamil Nadu town of the same name and is built on seeraga samba — a short, fragrant rice that absorbs gravy rather than staying separate like basmati. The masala is a paste of soaked dried red chillies, not powdered spice, which gives the dish its clean tang instead of heavy heat.
The meat is cooked first, the rice layered over it, and the pot sealed for dum. We cook it at your venue so it rests properly and reaches the guest hot, not reheated.
Biryani menu
What we serve
Ambur Chicken Biryani
Seeraga samba rice, soaked red-chilli paste, tender bone-in chicken, dum sealed.
Ambur Mutton Biryani
Slow-cooked mutton pieces layered with seeraga samba and whole spices.
Vegetable Seeraga Samba
A pure-veg version with the same rice and masala base for mixed gatherings.
Salna & Gravies
Chicken salna, mutton salna and dalcha to serve alongside.
Accompaniments
Brinjal pachadi, onion raita, boiled egg, lemon wedge and appalam.
Dessert
Bread halwa, semiya payasam or ice cream to close the meal.
Also available: Hyderabadi dum and Dindigul-style biryani. See our full menu.
Areas we serve
Across Chennai
Ambattur · Anna Nagar · T Nagar · Korattur · Velachery · Adyar · Tambaram · Porur · OMR · Mogappair · Avadi · Poonamallee · Guindy · Chromepet
Weddings, receptions, corporate lunches, house functions and birthday parties — with on-site cooking, serving staff and full clearing.
Frequently asked
Biryani catering questions
What makes Ambur biryani different from other biryanis?
Ambur biryani uses short-grain seeraga samba rice, a soaked red-chilli paste rather than powdered masala, and a lighter hand with whole spices. The result is a thinner, brighter gravy and a distinctly tangy heat compared with Hyderabadi or Dindigul styles.
Do you cook the biryani at our venue?
Yes. Biryani is dum-cooked on site in copper handis so it is served hot and rested, rather than transported. We bring the kitchen setup, fuel and equipment.
What accompaniments come with the biryani?
Standard accompaniments are brinjal pachadi, onion raita, boiled egg, and a chicken or mutton salna. Dalcha and bread halwa can be added.
How many guests can you serve biryani for?
From 50 guests for house functions up to 5,000 guests for weddings and corporate events across Chennai.
Planning a biryani service?
Share your date, venue and guest count and we'll send a tailored quote.
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