Hyderabadi Cuisine
Hyderabadi Cuisine is a princely legacy of the Nizams, is a blend of Mughlai and Persian cuisines.The use of ingredients is carefully chosen and cooked to the right degree and time. Utmost attention is given to picking the right kind of spices, meat, rice etc. Therefore, an addition of a certain herb, spice, condiment, or combination of all these add a distinct taste and aroma.Traditional utensils made of copper, brass, earthen pots are used for cooking. All types of cooking involved the direct use of fire.There is a saying in Hyderabad, cooking patiently or ithmenaan se is the key; slow – cooking is the hallmark of Hyderabadi cuisine.
Hyderabadi Biryani is Hyderabad’s most famous meat – and – rice dish. An authentic meal of Hyderabad invariably includes a Mutton Biryani. Chicken and vegetarian biryani are also popular.The Nizams served some 26 varieties of Biryanis for their guests.
Hyderabadi Biryani is Hyderabad’s most famous meat – and – rice dish. An authentic meal of Hyderabad invariably includes a Mutton Biryani. Chicken and vegetarian biryani are also popular.The Nizams served some 26 varieties of Biryanis for their guests.