Must try: 7 Best Dishes From Hyderabad

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Hyderabad is also known for its delicious Keema Samosas. These savory pastries are filled with spiced minced meat (keema) and deep-fried to perfection. They make for a tasty snack and are often enjoyed with mint chutney

Keema Samosa

Hyderabad has a strong tea culture, and the Irani Chai is a popular choice. Pair it with Osmania Biscuits, a slightly sweet and salty cookie named after the last Nizam of Hyderabad, and you have a classic Hyderabadi tea-time experience

Irani Chai and Osmania Biscuit

This is a traditional Hyderabadi dessert made with bread, ghee, sugar, and flavored with cardamom and saffron. It's a sweet and rich bread pudding that is often garnished with nuts. Double Ka Meetha is a delightful way to end a Hyderabadi meal.

Double Ka Meetha

A tangy and spicy curry made with green chilies, peanuts, sesame seeds, and tamarind, Mirchi ka Salan is the perfect accompaniment to Hyderabadi Biryani. The unique combination of flavors makes it a must-try side dish

Mirchi ka Salan

This slow-cooked delicacy involves marinating meat in a blend of rich spices and then sealing it in a pot (pukht) with dough. The dish is slow-cooked, allowing the meat to absorb the flavors thoroughly. The result is a tender and flavorful meat dish

Hyderabadi Dum Pukht

Haleem is a hearty and nutritious dish made with wheat, lentils, and meat (usually beef or mutton). It's slow-cooked until the ingredients are blended into a thick, porridge-like consistency. Haleem is often enjoyed during the holy month of Ramadan and is a popular comfort food in Hyderabad.

Haleem

No list about Hyderabad cuisine is complete without mentioning its famous Biryani. The Hyderabadi Biryani is a flavorful rice dish made with aromatic basmati rice, tender meat (usually chicken or mutton), and a blend of spices. The biryani is slow-cooked to perfection, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully

Hyderabadi Biryani