Hyderabad

The Cuisine of Hyderabad - India's Royal Food

Anonymous — Sat, 16 Oct 2004 00:07:14 +0000

The city of Hyderabad, famous for its minarets and pearl-bazaars, is the capital city of the state of Andhra Pradesh, a bustling 400-year-old metropolis of some 6 million. Long renowned as the seat of...

Recipe: Double Ka Meetha - Bread Pudding

Anonymous — Sat, 16 Oct 2004 00:22:55 +0000

Serves 6 to 8 5 slices regular bread, each slice cut into 4 pieces, then fried golden brown 2 tablespoons lightly toasted chopped cashew nuts 3 tablespoons lightly toasted sliced almonds 1/2 cup sugar...

Recipe: Hyderabadi Bagare Baigan - Eggplant Curry

Anonymous — Sat, 16 Oct 2004 00:13:58 +0000

Serves about 6 1 eggplant, about 1 1/2 pounds, peeled and cut into 8 to 12 slices 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 large onions, sliced 2 tablespoons sesame powder 2 tablespoons coconut...

Recipe: Kubani Ka Meetha - Apricots with Whipped Cream

Anonymous — Sat, 16 Oct 2004 00:24:19 +0000

Serves 6 1/2 pound dried apricots, pitted 2 cups boiling water 4 tablespoons ground almonds 4 tablespoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon almond extract whipped cream Place apricots and water in a saucepan, then...

Recipe: Hyderabad Style Biryani

Anonymous — Sat, 16 Oct 2004 00:09:14 +0000

Serves 8 to 10 2 pounds lamb, cut into1/2 inch cubes and fried over medium heat for 10 minutes 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon turmeric 1/4 teaspoons chilli powder 1/4...

Recipe: Hyderabadi Mirch Ka Salan - Fried Peppers

Anonymous — Sat, 16 Oct 2004 00:12:06 +0000

Serves about 6 6 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 medium onions, finely chopped 6 large sweet green peppers, cut lengthwise into 1/2 inch wide strips 1 red hot pepper, finely chopped 1 teaspoon mustard...

Recipe: Lamb Korma

Anonymous — Sat, 16 Oct 2004 00:18:58 +0000

Serves 6 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tablespoon grated ginger 2 cups water 4 tablespoons butter 2 pounds lamb, cut into 1 inch cubes 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 medium onions, finely chopped 2...

Recipe: Do Pyaxa - Hyderabadi Curry

Anonymous — Sat, 16 Oct 2004 00:21:30 +0000

Serves about 6 4 cups plain yogurt 4 medium onions (2 finely chopped and 2 thinly sliced 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 2 pounds lamb, sliced into very thin-narrow pieces about...

Hyderabad

Anonymous — Fri, 01 Jul 2005 04:02:28 +0000

Hyderabad lies some 150 km northeast of Karachi, on the eastern bank of the Indus River. You can easily undertake a day trip from the city, but I stayed there for four days in order to explore it in...

Recipe: Kalmi - Moong Bean Patties

Anonymous — Sat, 16 Oct 2004 00:17:33 +0000

Serves 4 to 6 1 cup moong beans, soaked overnight and drained 4 tablespoons flour 1 large onion, chopped 2 chillis, finely chopped 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger 2 teaspoons baking powder 1...

Recipe: Chicken Pakodas

Anonymous — Sat, 16 Oct 2004 00:20:07 +0000

Serves 6 to 8 1 pound chicken, cut into small pieces 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup flour 4 teaspoons corn starch 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup coriander leaves 1/2 cup mint leaves 1 tablespoon lemon...

Recipe: Dal Dhokli - Dumplings in Lentil Curry

Anonymous — Sat, 16 Oct 2004 00:15:50 +0000

Serves 6 1 cup lentils 4 tablespoons raw peanuts, chopped 8 cups water 3 tablespoons butter 6 cloves garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 1...

A Paean to India

Anonymous — Sun, 09 Feb 2003 04:19:22 +0000

The saving of all people waits in thy hand. - from the Indian National Anthem The students of schools in Hyderabad and Warangal in South India frequently asked me variations on the same question:...