Biryani & rice

Lucknowi (Awadhi) Biryani

per 1 regular plate (~200g)

2–5gsugar
2gnatural sugar

14% of the WHO 25g/day free-sugar guideline

What it takes to burn this off

14calories from this sugar
~3 minbrisk walk (~5.6 km/h)
~1 minrunning (~8 km/h)

Estimated for a typical 70kg (154 lb) adult — actual calories burned vary by body weight, pace, and fitness level. General reference only, not personalized advice.

The Lucknowi/Awadhi style uses a gentler dum-cooking method with less fried onion than Hyderabadi biryani, keeping natural sugar on the lower end.

Figures are for general reference, not personalized medical guidance; always confirm with a lab-tested label or professional for dietary decisions.

Source: Recipe-based estimates across several Awadhi/Lucknowi biryani recipes (range 2-6g per 200g-equivalent serving) — typically milder and less onion-heavy than Hyderabadi style (last verified 2026-08-26)