Hyderabad is a city of monuments, food & culture. Hyderabadis are known for their crazy fascination with delightful cuisines. Along with the rich food history, Hyderabadis are also known for their immense sweet tooth. Here we bring to you 5 best traditional Hyderabadi sweets you need to try today!
Sheer Korma
Sheer Korma is a festive vermicelli pudding made of milk, rice & rice fruits. The word in Persian means “Milk with dates” and is popularly made during the occasion of Eid. It mostly originated in Persia but later became one of the most appreciated desserts consumed all across India.
Shahi Tukda
Shahi Tukda is a rich Indian bread pudding sweet made with bread, ghee, sugar, milk & nuts. It directly translates to “Royal piece of bite”, and also tastes like one. It is also famously known as Double ka Meetha all over Hyderabad and is not only served exclusively at events & occasions but also eaten regularly among the locals.
Khubani Ka Meetha
Khubani ka meetha also known as Qubani ka meetha is an authentic Hyderabadi sweet dish made out of apricots, almonds & thick cream. “Khubani” in Urdu means apricots & “Meetha” means sweet, thus the name directly translates to “sweet dish made of apricot”. Its delightful sweet taste, accompanied by a slight tanginess makes this dish one of the most loved desserts in Hyderabad. After a heavy lunch of delicious Hyderabadi biryani, Khubani ka meetha is the perfect dish to balance all the spices.
Mauz Ka Meetha
Mauz ka meetha is a famous Hyderabadi sweet banana pudding, prepared with banana, condensed milk, nuts & ghee. The word “Mauz” or “Moz” means banana, thus as the name suggests banana is the key ingredient of this dessert. It has been a famously prepared dessert since the Nizam period. Though initially, it was prepared in lieu of any event or festive occasion, over the years it has become one of the most loved and easily available sweet dishes of Hyderabad.
Shahjahani Meetha
There are numerous hidden gems in the Hyderabadi cuisine, another one of them is Shahjahani meetha. Prepared with less tangy salad tomatoes, milk & nuts, it is one of the most unique halwas that you’ll eat in Hyderabad. Its mouth-watering taste & smooth texture gives it a unique combination that ultimately satisfies your taste buds.
Badam Ki Jali
This delightful Indian cookie made of almonds is another gem from the vast Hyderabadi cuisine. As the name suggests, “Badam” which means almonds, is the key ingredient in this sweet dish. It is made out of almonds, cashews & sugar and served coated with silver varq. It is usually molded in different flower or star-like shapes to give it a traditional look.
Gulab Jamun
Gulab Jamun is an internationally loved dessert made with milk, khoya, and flour. Originating in eastern parts of India, Gulab Jamun is basically a khoya & flour kneaded ball deep fried and then soaked into the sugar syrup. The name directly translates to “Rose water berry” because of its delightful sweet taste and undeniably soft texture. It’s a staple for the sweet tooths all over India and Hyderabad is not an exception. The national favorite sweet is also widely popular among locals in Hyderabad.
Halwa
Hyderabad is famous for its Halwa recipes but the one which broke all records is the infamous Jouzi Halwa. It is made with milk, ghee, nutmeg, sugar, dry fruits & saffron accompanied by some special spices from Afghanistan. It is famously known as one of Nizam’s favorite desserts and is widely popular all across Hyderabad.
Another popular Halwa in Hyderabadi cuisine is Moong dal ka Halwa, made with ghee & lentils. It is one of the most popular dishes in Hyderabadi cuisine and a must try.
Chandrakala
Hyderabad’s cuisine is not only confined to just traditional Hyderabadi sweets, we see a variety of sweet collections from all over India. Chandrakala is one of the most popular sweet dishes from the eastern part of the country. It is made of flour, dry fruits and sugar and directly translates to “Moon”.
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