A fragrant rice dish cooked with basmati rice, tender meat (usually chicken or mutton), aromatic spices, and saffron.
A rich and flavorful chicken dish slow-cooked with yogurt, spices, and nuts. The slow cooking process ensures that the chicken is tender and succulent.
The Irani cafes in Hyderabad are known for their special tea, known as Irani Chai.
A popular Ramadan dish, Haleem is a rich and flavorful stew made with wheat, meat (usually mutton), lentils, and spices.
A popular street food snack, Mirchi Bajji consists of long green chilies dipped in a gram flour batter and deep-fried until crispy.
A bread pudding-like dessert, Double ka Meetha is made with sliced bread, milk, ghee, sugar, and garnished with nuts and raisins.
These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are a Hyderabadi specialty. They are named after the last Nizam of Hyderabad, Nawab Mir Osman Ali Khan.
This cooking technique involves slow-cooking meat (chicken, mutton, or even vegetables) in a sealed pot, allowing the flavors to meld and creating a tender and aromatic dish.
Delicious apricot kheer that can be made in a matter of minutes. This also makes an excellent dessert for any occasion.
Pathar-ka-Gosht is a famous lamb dish, particularly in Hyderabad. This meal is made with mutton that has been heated on a large stone over a flame.