The Nawabi Culture of Hyderabad Resonates in Its Food: Enjoy These Lip Smacking Hyderabadi Delicacies at Your Doorstep (2019)

Hyderabad - The Nawabi city of India has scintillating and mouth-watering epicurean delights inspired by their rich and ancient Nizami culture. The Nizams of Hyderabad were serious connoisseurs of food and their patent style included slow-cooked food full of nuts, fats, spices and meat. The delicacies can take any foodie on a gastronomical treat. Over the years, various cuisines from different regions have together shaped up the Hyderabadi food what we enjoy today. While one can find every Indian cuisine and plenty of International cuisines in Hyderabad, what still stays close to the heart is its regional cuisine. In this article, we shall throw light on the most famous regional dishes in Hyderabad that you must try and also where to order them online from.

Biriyani sits at the top most position in the list of Hyderabadi dishes. The rich aromatic flavor of Paradise Biriyani makes it a favorite among the city people and also those who travel from other places. Its mutton and chicken biriyani are the top-selling items. Paradise offers special packaging for bulk quantities to be carried at home or on a domestic flight. The packaging is very good and leak-proof and one can easily order Paradise Biriyani and consume it at home.

What began in the year 1953 in a small café in Secundrabad has become world-famous today with various outlets throughout the city and some in other cities as well. None can beat the taste, aroma and flavor of Paradise Biriyani and if you feel like relishing some delicious Biriyani then you must order it online from Swiggy, or Call: 040 71327545

Haleem is a scrumptious meal made from mutton, nuts, spices and wheat. It is a slow-cooked dish which holds religious sentiments for the Muslims. They generally eat this dish during their fasting month in Ramazan. This delicious stew is prepared using pounded meat and is quite healthy and filling. All the Pista House outlets in Hyderabad specialize in this item. You can order it online here. or call on:+91 9396500786

Zaiqa – e – Hyderabad is famous for its Hyderabadi Marag, which is a special soup prepared using mutton. This one is a spicy version with meat in it. This dish was made with tender mutton for the nawabs. You can enjoy this hot and spicy, soup dish sitting at home by ordering it from Zomato. This soup is highly nutritious and healthy especially when you are suffering from cold and cough. Although it is best to have it at the restaurant itself, you can also order it online and enjoy it at home while taking rest.You can also call to place an order.

Call:
040 23606677
+91 7032777470

Who doesn’t like samosas! These are not only universally popular but also an ideal evening snack which pairs best with tea or coffee. Keema Samosa available at Farzi Café in Jubilee Hills is different from the lot, and a must-try because of its delicious mutton filling. These samosas are sure to give you the ultimate gastric sensation and satisfaction.

Most enjoyed during monsoons, these Hyderabadi samosas are a common street food here and are also enjoyed during Ramazan. You can order these online on Zomato and enjoy them hot and fresh along with your evening tea or when you have guests at home. Also, you can contact here:

Phone Numbers:
040 23108888
040 23109999

Tolichowki in Hyderabad has several kebab stalls serving delicious and hot kebabs. Kebabs are very popular barbecued meat, which have their origin from the Middle Eastern cuisine. After decades of commingling with the Hyderabadi spices and styles of cooking, these kebabs in Hyderabad have taken their own form and flavour. You can enjoy them hot and fresh at Towlichowki or order them online from Zomato. These kebabs are served with mint chutney and they have a distinct smoky flavour after being charred in the tandoor.

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+91 8074355482
+91 9849286169

This is another version of the Hyderabadi Biriyani but it deserves a special mention because it is just heavenly. It is a biriyani cooked with loads of desi gheeat low flame and flavoured with loads of herbs sourced locally. The dish has a lovely aroma and people who have this often find it to be the best biriyani they have ever had.

If possible, enjoy this heavenly delicacy as soon as it is out of the oven at Aish- the Park restaurant, but if you must have it at home, then you can order online from Zomato or call to place your order.

Phone number:
040 66588374

A famous Hyderabadi dessert, this one holds a mention in various ancient texts and is a hot favourite in the city. It is subtly flavoured and mildly sweetened. It is made from dried apricots. The dessert is garnished with pistachios, cashews and almond nuts. It tastes best with vanilla ice-cream and is a staple at most Hyderabadi weddings and festivities. People in the olden days used to relish this delicacy with malai. You can order this dish online from Palace Heights as they make one of the best Qubani ka Meetha in town. Alternatively, you can call here:

Phone Numbers
040 24754483
040 24751264

You must be wondering why tea holds a special mention in the best Hyderabadi dishes. This Irani chai is the soul of Hyderabad. This was introduced by the Persians in the city and it holds a special place ever since. Many cafes in Hyderabad serve Irani chai but Nimra Café and Bakery do a specially good job. It is best had with Osmania Biscuits, another famous local biscuit found in cafes here.

Although this tea is best enjoyed at the café along with friends and family, if you want to order it at home for some guests, order it from Zomato or call here:

Phone Numbers:
+91 9848089343
040 24564909

This is best had with Hyderabadi Biriyani but its significance cannot be ignored. Mirchi ka salan has a delectable gravy made with coconut, peanuts and sesame seeds. This gravy is topped over long hot chillies found in Hyderabad. Bawarchi restaurant in Hyderabad serves the best Mirchi ka Salan. Order this dish online from Zomato or call here:

Phone Numbers
040 27605308
+91 7306024024

Mathura Villas makes the most delicious Pesarattu - a local moong dal dosa which is extremely healthy, nutritious and also very tasty.

This savoury pancake is made from sprouts and lentils. It is a popular breakfast item and also served as a street food in Hyderabad. There are a variety of fillings inside this lentil base such as potato, onion and tomato and even paneer. This one is best had when it is hot and fresh but you can also order it online from Mathura Villas in Hyderabad. Call here to place an order:

Phone Numbers
+91 8885337474
+91 8885337575

With the demand for online food ordering at its boom, there are many food ordering apps in Hyderabad which deliver fresh and delicious food at your doorstep within 45 minutes. These apps and websites have made it very easy for people to enjoy the food at home, especially when they cannot travel.