Hyderabadi cuisine, or Deccan cooking, is a unique blend of Mughlai, Turkish and Arabic flavours combined with the traditional tastes of Telangana and Marathwada. During the mid-17th century, Hyderabadi cuisine was born through the patronage of Nizams—the rulers of Hyderabad. 

 The Nizams, the regal figures of India, were renowned for their epicurean tendency. As renowned foodies and generous connoisseurs of delectable dishes, they left behind an iconic culinary legacy and grand traditions that are still celebrated today. Like the Nizams of Lucknow, who developed a reputation for their lavish and exquisite dishes, the Nizams of Hyderabad also had an intense appreciation for delectable cuisines. 

 Hyderabadi's cuisine combines rice and meat with diverse ingredients such as vegetables, spices, and flavours, particularly in Hyderabad and its surrounding region. Tomato and tamarind are heavily incorporated into dishes, making them distinctively different from other types of Indian cooking. 

Telangana cuisine offers some of these excellent healthy food choices:

 Hyderabadi Biryani 

 The delicious biryani from Hyderabad stands out compared to any other dish. This fragrant delight consists of mutton as the primary ingredient, though chicken is another popular choice. 

 Vegetarian biryani is much lighter than its meat-based counterpart due to the absence of fatty goat meat, which gives mutton biryani a heavy and saturated quality.

 The legendary Hyderabadi Marag soup is an exquisite dish fit for royalty, tantalizing the taste buds of all who desire a meaty concoction full of any other spices you can imagine. It’s made with succulent pieces of mutton that will make even the most discerning diner swoon! This fabulous recipe brings authentic Nawabi cuisine into your home today. 

 A delightful snack or appetizer, these kebabs are usually savoured with raw onions, lemon wedges, flavourful chutneys, and Indian bread.

 Marinated chunks of lamb, mutton, chicken, or beef are submerged in a yogurt-based mixture containing garlic, ginger root, chilis, papaya, and flavourful spices like garam masala chili powder and cumin. These pieces of meat are then skewered before being grilled to absolute perfection and brushed with ghee.

 Qubani Ka Meetha 

 Double ka meetha is a deliciously indulgent and decadent dessert that melts in your mouth. This Hyderabadi treat is similar to bread pudding but with an extra layer of scrumptiousness! 

 Double ka meetha, or as it’s called in Hindi, ‘double roti,’ is a delightful treat crafted from fried bread crisped to perfection. The golden-brown slices are then layered with a creamy blend of evaporated and condensed milk, plus fragrant spices such as saffron and cardamom.

 To culminate the tasty dessert, chopped nuts are scattered over the top for a crunchy texture.

 Hyderabadi Haleem 

 A fantastic concoction of mutton, nuts, spices, and wheat enjoyed by all cultures, this delectable dish has its roots in Harees from the Arab migrants who brought it to Hyderabad. During Islamic Ramadan, when rigorous fasting regulations are implemented, it serves as a nutritional source for those devoted to the rules.

 Treat yourself to the tantalizing flavours of Hyderabadi Khichdi, an alluring rice dish cooked with nutritious basmati rice, flavourful masoor dal, and exquisitely aromatic spices. Complement your meal with a zesty chutney called ‘Katta’ or Til Ka Katta for a truly unforgettable culinary experience! 

 Mirchi Ka Salan is a traditional Hyderabadi delicacy traditionally served alongside Biryani, especially on special occasions. To make this savoury dish, peanuts, coconut, sesame seeds, and poppy are expertly roasted and toasted before being blended into a delicious paste.

 Start by frying the whole green chilies first. Then, sauté a medley of aromatic spices such as cumin, mustard seed, curry leaves, red chili peppers, fenugreek, and ginger garlic paste for that extra zing! Mix in all the ingredients together until everything is well-combined before adding tamarind pulp to give it that creamy tangy and nutty flavours.

 Mirchi ka salan is a delectable dish traditionally made to accompany Hyderabadi biryani, served on special occasions and enjoyed by all.