Food and Culture of Hyderabad

The capital of telagana – hyderabad is the 6th most populated city in india.Hyderabad is  also known as the ‘City of Nizams’.Hyderabad has been the centre of colourful  history.Initially hyderabad was conquered by Qutub shahi dynasty then by mughal  empire and finally by Asaf Jahi dynasty.The influence of this royal past is seen even  today in te culture of hyderabad , food , architecture. The locals of the town are called  ‘hyderabadis’ and have developted a culture ,which ia a mixture of both hindu and  muslim traditions and its quite distinct from rest of telangana.Hyderabad also has a rich  history f literature and fine arts with many museums, art galleries.

There are many art centres in htderabad showcasing the heritage of music and dance  of the city. Kathak, kuchipudi , bharatanatyam and odissi are some tradional dance  forms adopted from differenr dynastries that rules the city.

Hindustani classical music and carnatic classical music are the tradional music adopted  by the people of hyderabad.

Hyderabad is called the ‘Best  heritage city of India’ – city reflects indo-islamic  architecture style. City has various historic mosques and palaces.Charminar,mecca  masjid,Golconda fort are few building that carry the Qutun Shahi and Mughal styles of  architecture.European style of architecture is also seen in ome building of the city ,  which is applies by the Nizams.

The clture of htderabad has its own type of festivals – The deccan festival is a major  regional festival that takes place annually on 25th of febuary . this festivals deeply  highlights the the city’s culture,art and craft.This 5 day long festival features  Ghazals,mushairas and many other permofers showing their talent,celebrating with joy,  happiness and respecting their elders and enjoying the delicious festive food.

Another such festival in hyderabad is the Vinayak Chaturthi which celebrates the birth of  Lord Ganesha, this festival is observed in the moth of marcg and april, Vinayak Chatirthi  is also known as Telugu new year,people of the city usually decorate their house with  mango leaves.

Being multicultural,all festivals are given equal importance and are celebrated with great  enthusiasm,though ‘urdu’ was the official court language of hyderabad,hindi and telugu  are other popular languages in hyderabad.

Clothing in hyderabad, tradionally women wear the khara dupatta, a veil and salwar  kameez , whereas men usually used to wear kurta pyjama and sherwani.Pearl jewellery  is very popular among womens in hyderabad.

The city also has the most significant film industry popupary known by Tollywood, ramoji  film city is spread across 2000 acres, is the largest film city in telangana and the most  massive studiio complex in the world and also holds a guinness world record for the  same,many shots of famous bollywood movies are also shot here in ramoji film city, few  scenes of the highest grossing indian film bahuballi was also shot here.ramoji film city is  also open for tourists from around the country to come and have a look of the entire film  city,people are told about the film city,shown short plays and many other things are  done for their entertainment and knowledge.

Hyderabad is understood for its various handicraft market, with abundance in plenty  of precise exhibits, be it the excellent pearl jewelry or wood carvings of Hindu Gods and  Goddesses. Some of those handicraft cultures were there for hundreds of years and  feature descended from the older generations. The craft this is regarded to be  the satisfaction of Telangana is the Bidri craft.Today, Hyderabad debts for the very  best manufacturing of Birdriware in India. It is advised that Iran  migrants delivered the artwork to the city. The name 'Birdriware' comes from Bidar, that  is a close-by city in Hyderabad. It is largely engraving of silver on metal.  This includes using an alloy of copper and zinc, called gunmetal. Hyderabad is well- known everywhere in the global for its bronze castings. Exquisite abilties are required to  create those first rate idols.Another handicraft lifestyle in Hyderabad is  the Lacquerware. Cloud paintings, firework, tin  foil decorations and sample paintings are all of the strategies utilized in making the  Lacquerware. These may be effortlessly determined withinside the Salar Jung Museum  and withinside the handicraft stores round Charminar.Hyderabad is  likewise regarded for silver filigree handicrafts, which contain unique jewelry metalwork,  soldering of numerous threads of treasured metals which includes silver.  The artwork gives now no  longer handiest wearable jewelry however additionally temple ornament items, ornamen tal substances for packing containers and jars, trays and different things.

Hyderabadi cuisine ia a beautiful blend of mughal,nawabi and andra cuisines and is  known for its delectable flavours with a heavy use of refined butter, dry fruits, meats ans  spices.Traditional hyderabadi biryani is the most celebrated dish from hyderabad and is  a popular dish in restaurants across the country.It is primarily made of goat  meat,spices,rice cooked o dum for hours,nicely garnished with chopped cooriander  leaves,fried sliced onions and even boiled eggs served with dahi chutney and Mirchi ka  salan.

Hyderabad is also famous for its desserts which are usually prepared during different  festival,muslims traditionally prepare double ka mitha and haleem during the holy month  of ramzaan. rani chai,lukhhmi, and naancut biscuits are also some must try preperations  from hyderabad.

Irani chai it might have come from iran , but hyderabadi people take immense pleasure  and proud serving irani chai.They not ony drink it,they admire it,adore it and sing  praises about it.The taste is different and might take some time for any outsider to  appreciate it.

The ‘tehzeeb’ culture of hyderabad is incomplete without the mention of the tasty food  and their hospitality,they talk with each-other with immense respect.

Few popular dishes from hyderabad-

 Haleem : Haleem is a rich mutton stew, popular in the Middle East and Asia. With

lentils, spices and broken wheat, it is a slow-cooked delicacy usually enjoyed  during the Eid festivities. Savour the authentic Hyderabadi mutton stew cooked in  a mélange of spices.

 Hyderabadi Dum ka Murg : Marinated chicken, slow cooked to perfection,

Hyderabadi Dum ka Murgh is a delicious chicken dish to prepare for a dinner  party. Easy, quick and packed with a myriad of flavours, pair this chicken dish  with rice or chapati for a great meal.

  Mutton Dalcha - The famous meat curry gets simple and easy to cook. Cook

mutton and channa dal together with indigenous ingredients.

 Hyderabadi baigaan - A perfect vegetarian lunch recipe, Hyderabadi Baingan are

are doused in a nutty gravy made with peanuts, tamarind and sesame seeds, so  flavourful that you cannot resist a second serving. So there is enough variety for  the vegetarians as well.

 Shikampuri kebab – straght out from the royal kitchen these kebabs are stuffed

with hung yoghurt,chopped onions,cooriander,green chillies.

 Double ka Meetha - Bread dipped in saffron flavored milk and baked perfect.

Double ka meetha is a dessert made absolutely fuss free and quickly. Crunchy  and soft at the same time and extremely delicious

 Hyderabadi phirni - A heartwarming Indian dessert recipe, phirni is and easy and

delectable dessert, made here in a true blue Hyderabadi style. Comes in  terracotta dishes, hyderabadi phirni would surely be a show stealer.

 Khubani ka Meetha - ionic desert of Hyderabad! Dried apricots are cooked with

lemon juice, blanched almonds and sugar.

 Nazaqati boti kebab - Succulent mutton cubes marinated in myriad of spices and

cooked in aromatic saffron, rose petal paste and coconut. Indulge in kebabs and  enjoy the festivities.

 Patthar ke kebab – These mouth melting kebabs are cooked on hot stone and

are therefore named after that.

