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Hyderabadi biryani is a South Indian dish consisting of basmati rice, goat, mutton, or chicken meat, lemon, yogurt, onions, and saffron. There are two main varieties of the dish – kachchi (raw) and pakki (cooked). It is said that Hyderabadi biryani's richness of flavor is due to the unique process of cooking raw rice and raw meat together with exotic spices, unlike other places where meat and rice are cooked separately.
The special cooking style, known as dum, is believed to have come from Persia during the Mughals' regime in India.
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Rumali roti is a popular Indian flatbread made with white and wheat flour, water, and oil. The dough is baked on a traditional tawa, and since it is extremely thin, it was named handkerchief (rumali) bread. Some say that the bread got its name because it was used instead of a handkerchief after a meal.
Rumali roti is typically served as an accompaniment to various curries or with any sort of liquid meal that can be scooped up with the flatbread. It is important to serve the bread slightly moist so that it does not become stiff and unpalatable. Although it has origins in the Mughal cuisine, today it is mainly consumed in North India and Pakistan.
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Mirchi ka salan is a variety of curry hailing from Hyderabad. It's made by simmering fried mild green chilis in a piquant mixture of peanuts, coconut, fried onions, sesame seeds, ginger and garlic paste, and a variety of spices. The curry is usually enhanced with a variety of spices and tamarind or lemon juice for an extra kick of tanginess.
Typical spices used in the preparation include chili powder, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, mustard seeds, turmeric, curry leaves, fenugreek seeds, and nigella seeds. Mirchi ka salan is typically consumed warm with fresh coriander leaves on top, and it is an excellent accompaniment to Hyderabadi biryani or plain rice, but it can also be paired with naan, roti, or other types of Indian bread on the side.
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Chakna is a spicy stew made with goat tripe and other types of offal, such as chunks of liver, kidneys, intestines, and tongues. Onions, ginger-garlic paste, cardamom, sorghum, turmeric, salt, red chili powder, black pepper, garam masala, fresh coriander, bay leaves, and green chili peppers are commonly added for extra flavor.
Chakna is considered a special delicacy among the Hyderabadi Muslims from India and Pakistan. The city of Hyderabad from the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh is quite famous for its chakna, and so is the Hyderabad Colony from Karachi, the capital of Pakistan.
Hyderabadi haleem is an Indian savory stew originating from Hyderabad, where it was brought over by the Chaush people during the rule of the Nizams. The dish is made with meat, lentils, and wheat, and it's usually slow-cooked in a single pot overnight.
Mutton, beef, and goat are traditional choices, but chicken can also be used. Cracked wheat and pearl barley are often used as grains, while spices and herbs used in Hyderabadi haleem often include garam masala, turmeric, cumin, coriander, mint, and black pepper.
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Karachi biscuits are a famous type of fruit cookie that originates from Hyderabad, India. Named after Karachi Bakery, where they were first made, these biscuits have become an iconic treat from the region. The list of ingredients typically includes a mixture of flour, sugar, ghee, and a unique combination of fruit pieces (such as candied papaya, pineapple, and tutti frutti) and cashews.
Sometimes flavored with cardamom, these cookies have a sweet and mildly spiced taste with a delightful crunch. Karachi biscuits are often packaged in distinct, colorful boxes, making them a popular gift item. Both tourists and locals buy them as souvenirs or presents for friends and family.
This South Indian dish is a lentil stew made by simmering split lentils with a variety of spices, which are then mashed and cooked either with vegetables (such as bottle gourd) or with chunks of meat (most commonly lamb, mutton or chicken) in an aromatic broth.
Typical ingredients used in the preparation of this dish include onions, garlic and ginger paste, tomatoes, green chilis, and spices such as coriander, cumin, turmeric, cardamom, red chili powder, curry leaves, and cloves. Dalcha is typically enhanced with tangy tamarind and spices such as cumin seeds, mustard seeds, garam masala powder, garlic, and red chilis, and it is usually eaten piping hot either as a main course or a side, accompanied by Indian bread.
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Qubani ka meetha is a traditional dessert originating from Hyderabad. The dessert is usually made with a combination of dried apricots soaked in water, sugar, lime juice, blanched almonds, and malai cream. The soaked apricots are sliced and boiled in water and sugar until the mixture becomes syrupy and thick.
Lime juice is added to the mixture, and the dessert is then garnished with slivered almonds and malai cream. Qubani ka meetha can be served cold or warm, and it’s recommended to serve another dollop of malai cream on the side. Alternatively, custard or ice cream can be served instead of malai.
Podi mamsam is a traditional dish originating from Telangana. The dish is usually made with a combination of lamb, yogurt, chili powder, turmeric, ginger, garlic, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ghee, onions, coriander, poppy seeds, salt, and black pepper.
The lamb is cut into pieces and marinated in a mixture of yogurt, chili powder, turmeric, and ginger. The onions, garlic, poppy seeds, black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves are fried in ghee. The meat and yogurt mixture are placed into the pan and the dish is simmered over low heat until the meat is completely tender.
Lukhmi is a traditional appetizer or snack originating from Hyderabad. It's similar to a samosa, but it's made with meat and shaped into a flat and square patty. The pastry is usually made with a combination of flour, ghee, and dahi, while the filling usually consists of ground lamb or chicken, cumin, ginger-garlic paste, chili powder, oil, coriander, hot peppers, lemon juice, and salt.
Once assembled, the lukhmi is deep-fried in hot oil until golden brown, and it's then served hot. This snack is especially popular at weddings and similar festive events in the region.
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