Hyderabadi cuisine also known as Deccani Cuisine is a mix of South Asian, Mughalai, Turkish & Arabic cuisines accompanied by some touch of native Telangana & Marathwada cuisines. Although Hyderabadi cuisine has a significant amount of meat as an integral part, there’s much more to it than just Chicken Biryani & Haleem. With the use of various Indian as well as Middle Eastern herbs & spices, Hyderabadi food is known for its flavours & richness. Vegetarian food does not mean fewer flavours & compromised taste and Hyderabadi cuisine is there to prove this fact. Here we list some of Hyderabad’s most famous & authentic vegetarian delicacies, that will want you trying them soon.
Veg Biriyani
It is too last season to call “Veg Biriyani” a “Pulao”. We have come a long way from not considering vegetarian food enough flavourful to eventually loving it.
Biriyani is the ultimate definition of comfort food for many of us. Its rich flavours are exactly what we need to keep going through the week. Hyderabadi Biriyani also known as Hyderabadi Dum Biriyani is the highlight of Hyderabadi cuisine. It is a flavoured rice preparation made with basmati rice layered with rich flavorful gravy, herbs and spices along with veggies of choice.
Mirchi Ka Salan
Mirchi Ka Salan is a Hyderabadi chili & peanut curry made with fresh long green chilies, peanuts, tamarind & curry leaves. It is a hot & spicy preparation, generally made for weddings or occasions and is served with Rice, Biriyani or Chapati alongside Dahi Chutney. It is the perfect dish for all spice lovers out there and in case your spice tolerance is low, you can conveniently replace the chilies with tomatoes or eggplant, which makes the other two Hyderabadi famous curries that are Tamatey Ka Salan (tomato curry) and Baigain ka Salan (eggplant curry).
Bidari Paratha
It is an authentic Hyderabadi style flatbread made with plain flour, wheat flour, semolina & ghee. Its flaky texture and rich flavour is achieved by the right combination of different flours as well as the folding style. It is folded in a particular way to achieve the perfect layers and flaky texture. It goes perfectly with the rich Indian curries.
Hyderabadi Khatti dal
The word “Khatti” literally translates to sour and “Dal” means lentils, thus “Khatti Dal” means a sour lentil curry. The tanginess of the curry comes from the generous use of tomatoes and tamarind. Along with these, ginger, garlic, green chillies, curry leaves & spices are used to adjust the tanginess with a touch of spiciness. This hot & sour lentil preparation is one of the most famous household delicacies of Hyderabad region and is served alongside hot steamed rice or chapatis.
Baghaar-e-baingan
Baghaar-e-baingan also known as Nune Vankaya in Telugu, is a sweet & spicy authentic Hyderabadi eggplant curry usually served with Biriyani. “Baingan” in Urdu means eggplants, which is the main ingredient of this dish. Tamarind, garlic, peanuts and sesame seeds, are added to give it the perfect balance.
Hyderabadi Burani Raita
Burani raita also known as garlic raita & Hyderabadi raita is a garlic yoghourt preparation generally served with Hyderabadi Biriyani. You can use it as an accompaniment to any rice dish. It is also spiced up with cumin & chilli powder. Its slight spicy & tangy taste makes it the best companion with rich Hyderabadi dishes.
Hyderabadi cuisine has a lot to offer, you just need to know the right places to look at. With their delectable spices and distinct flavours all dishes become extremely flavourful and rich in taste. Home’s Kitchen offers an extensive range of mouth-watering Hyderabadi vegetarian delicacies ranging from delicious Biriyani, Salan & Raita to our lip-smacking South Indian, North Indian & Chinese combos. Nothing’s better than a box full of happiness disguised as sweets, keeping in mind all kinds of events and festivals. Also, deciding office gifts is so much easier with Home’s Kitchen. Share a box of goodness with your employees. Visit our website for more details.
