Hyderabadi cuisine
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Hyderabadi cuisine (native: Hyderabadi Ghizaayat) also known as Deccani cuisine of India, is the native cooking style of the Hyderabadi Muslims, and was developed after the foundation of Qutb shahi dynasty by Sultan Quli, promoting the native cuisine along with their own. Hyderabadi cuisine had become a princely legacy of the Nizams of Hyderabad State. It is an amalgamation of Mughlai, Turkish and Arabic along with the influence of the native Telugu and Marathwada cuisines. Hyderabadi cuisine comprises a broad repertoire of rice, wheat and meat dishes and the skilled use of various spices, herbs and natural edibles.[1]: 3 [2]: 14
Hyderabadi Cuisine has different recipes for different events, and hence is categorized accordingly, like banquet food, for weddings and parties, festival foods and travel foods. The category to which the recipe belongs itself speaks of different things like the time required to prepare the food, the shelf life of the prepared item, etc.[3]
Mehboob Alam Khan is a foremost expert on the Hyderabadi cuisine.[4]
History
Medieval period
The Deccan region is an inland area in India. The native cuisine was prominent until the Vijayanagara Empire lasted, it was during the rule of Delhi Sultanate, Muhammad bin Tughluq when he shifted the capital from Delhi to Daulatabad, the Deccan region adopted the foreign cuisines. In the 14th century when the Bahmani Sultanate was formed by revolting against the Delhi Sultanate in Deccan, the Turkish noblemen were appointed in the high positions, and introduced the Turkish cuisine.
The two-centuries-long political instability in the region of the Deccan and the main Central Mughal authority and migration has introduced Deccan with multiple foreign cuisines.[5]: 91–92 [6]: 31
In Deccan medieval cuisine, banquets were common among the aristocracy. Multiple courses would be prepared and served in a style called Dastarkhān (A long cloth laid on floor on which food dishes and dinners plates are placed). Food was generally eaten by hand, served on among commons and nobility. The food was mostly meat oriented being grilled and fried in tandoor. The curry were highly seasoned and flavored by using spices. Fruits were preferred rather than dessert after main course. Once the meals are ended Kahwa (liquid hot drink) was consumed that contains ingredients to digest food. The ingredients of the cuisine varied greatly according to the seasons and festivals, and many items were preserved in the form of Pickles.[5]: 91–92 [6]: 31 [7]
Modern period
The modern cuisine was evolved during the Nizams in the mid-17th century, and elevated to a sublime art form. Hyderabad has a history of continuous influx of migrants from all over the world and in general from the Indian sub-continent, particularly since 1857. Most of the foreign food had been improved to suit the culinary preferences, resulting to form the unique derivative cuisine that excels over the original. Biryani (Turkish) and Haleem (Arabic) for instance is prepared all over India, but the Hyderabadi variety is ultimately form the Hyderabadi Biryani and Hyderabadi Haleem. Til ke chatuni with Arabic tahini, Persian dried lamb with beans is modified with dalcha, tanduri naan of uzbek (central Asia) to create Sheermal. Most of the modern day desserts in Hyderabadi cuisine were introduced and invented during the times of Nizams, today that had become an integral part of cuisine.[6]: 31 [7]
Hyderabadi cuisine is an integral part of the cuisines of the former Hyderabad State that includes the state of Telangana and the regions of Marathwada (now in Maharashtra) and Hyderabad-Karanataka (now in Karnataka). The Hyderabadi cuisine contains city specific specialties like Hyderabad (Hyderabadi biryani and Hyderabadi Haleem) and Aurangabad (Naan Qalia), Parbhani (Tahari), Bidar (Kalyani Biryani) and others. The use of dry coconut, tamarind, and red chillies along with other spices are the main ingredients that make Hyderabadi cuisine different from the North Indian cuisine.[6]: 31 [7]
Hyderabadi cuisine is not only home to its native Muslim cuisine, but the culinary traditions of the Telugu people are also an important part of the culinary fabric of the city. Telugu cuisine has influenced the city in many ways, and has affected the many spices used in Hyderabadi cuisine.[8] Popular Telugu dishes include the common South Indian dishes like Dosa, Idli, and Vadas, but also include native Telangana dishes such as Polelu, Jonna Rotte, and Sarva Pindi Attu.[9]
Biryani
- Hyderabadi Biryani - a traditional celebration meal of lamb and rice.
- Kalyani Biryani- Beef(Cow meat or buffalo meat) is used in preparing the Kalyani biryani.[10][11] This meal was started after Kalyani Nawabs of Bidar came to Hyderabad sometime in the 18th century. The Kalyani biryani is made with small cubes of beef, regular spices, onions and lots of tomatoes. It has a distinct tomato, jeera, dhania flavour.[12]
Side dishes
- Mirchi ka Salan: chili curry
- Dahi chutney: curd or yogurt mixed with onions, coriander, pudina and green chillies.
Desserts
- Qubani ka meetha(Khubani-ka-Meetha) - Apricot Pudding, Toppings with almond and cream. The original recipe is a translucent liquid.
- Double ka meetha- Bread Pudding topped with dry fruits, a derivative of mughlai dessert Shahi tukre.
- Sheer korma - Vermicelli pudding and celebratory dessert, specially made on the Ramzan day.
- Firni - A Rice dessert.
- Faluda.
See also
References
- ^ Kapoor, Sanjeev (2008). Royal Hyderabadi Cooking. Popular Prakashan. ISBN 978-81-7991-373-4. Retrieved 19 September 2011.
- ^ Leonard, Karen Isaksen (2007). Locating home: India's Hyderabadis abroad. stanford university press. ISBN 978-0-8047-5442-2. Retrieved 19 September 2011.
- ^ "'Most Hyderabadi cuisine is dying' - The Times of India". The Times Of India.
- ^ Borah, Prabalika M (30 September 2010). "Nawab of good times". The Hindu. Chennai, India.
- ^ a b Collingham, Lizzie (2006). Curry: A Tale of Cooks and Conquerors. Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780199883813. Retrieved 28 April 2013.
- ^ a b c d Chapman, Pat (2009). India food and cooking: the ultimate book on Indian cuisine. New Holland Publishers. ISBN 9781845376192. Retrieved 28 April 2013.
- ^ a b c Shahid, Sajjad (16 August 2011). "Biryani, Haleem & more on Hyderabad's menu". Times of India. Retrieved 28 April 2013.
- ^ "Hyderabad's More than Biryani - Try Blazing Andhra Cuisine - NDTV Food". food.ndtv.com. Retrieved 2016-06-22.
- ^ "10 Must Try Authentic Dishes of Telangana". South Report. 2015-06-16. Retrieved 2016-06-22.
- ^ "The Other Hyderabadi Biryani With a 300-Year-Old Past".
- ^ "A tale of two biryanis".
- ^ "Why Kalyani Beef Biryani Is A Favourite Of Many Hyderabadis, Muslim And Hindu".
Further reading
- A Princely Legacy, Hyderabadi Cuisine By Pratibha Karan ISBN 81-7223-318-3, ISBN 978-81-7223-318-1 [1]
- Elegant East Indian and Hyderabadi Cuisine By Asema Moosavi, Moosavi, Asema ISBN 0-9699523-0-9
- The Essential Andhra Cookbook with Hyderabadi & Telengna Specialities by Bilkees I Latif
- 101 Easy to Cook Hyderabadi Recipes By Devi, Geeta [2]
- Food of India By Priya Wickramasinghe, Carol Selva Rajah
- You Are Where You Eat: Stories and Recipes from the Neighborhoods of New Orleans, By Elsa Hahne Page 47-50
External links
- A good feature on Hyderabadi cuisine
- Hyderabadi Recipes - A nice detailed recipe of authentic Hyderabadi dishes.
- Biryani, Haleem & more on Hyderabad's menu: An article published by Times of India
- List of Hyderabadi popular food with cooking method