HYDERABADI CUISINE
HYDERABADI CUISINE
Appetizers
Hyderabadi Chicken Tikka – Tender chicken marinated in yogurt, spices, and grilled to perfection.
Hyderabadi Shikampuri Kebab – Minced lamb patties stuffed with a mixture of spices, herbs, and yogurt.
Pathar Ka Gosht – Thinly sliced lamb cooked on a hot stone with aromatic spices.
Mirchi Ka Salan – Spicy chili peppers cooked in a peanut and sesame seed gravy.
Main Courses
Biryani
Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani – Fragrant basmati rice layered with tender chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, infused with saffron and served with raita.
Hyderabadi Lamb Biryani – Succulent pieces of lamb cooked with fragrant spices and basmati rice, served with mirchi ka salan and raita.
Curries and Gravies
Hyderabadi Dum Ka Murgh – Slow-cooked chicken in a rich, nutty gravy flavored with spices and herbs.
Bagara Baingan – Baby eggplants cooked in a tangy peanut and sesame seed gravy.
Hyderabadi Dalcha – Meat and lentil stew flavored with tamarind and spices.
Hyderabadi Mirchi Ka Salan – Spicy green chilies in a tangy peanut and sesame gravy.
Bread
Hyderabadi Naan – Soft and fluffy bread baked in a tandoor.
Sheermal – Sweet, saffron-flavored bread.
Accompaniments
Mirchi Ka Kutta – Tangy and spicy green chili pickle.
Raita – Yogurt mixed with finely chopped vegetables and seasoned with roasted cumin.
Hyderabadi Baghare Baingan – Eggplants cooked in a flavorful sesame and coconut gravy.
Onion Salad – Sliced onions with lemon juice and fresh cilantro.
Desserts
Double Ka Meetha – Bread pudding flavored with saffron, cardamom, and dry fruits.
Qubani Ka Meetha – Sweet stewed apricots served with fresh cream or ice cream.
Hyderabadi Khoobani Ka Halwa – Apricot halwa garnished with almonds and pistachios.
Beverages
Hyderabadi Kesar Badam Milk – Saffron and almond milkshake.
Gulkand Lassi – Yogurt-based drink flavored with rose petal jam.