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A. Tiffins and Snacks/Appetizers
B. Rotiyaan – Bread
C. Pasta
D. Cakes, Muffins and Loafs
E. Dal – Lentils and Beans
F. Soups
G. Egg
H. Non-Vegetarian – Gosht ke Pakwaan
a) Lal Gosht – Lamb/Beef/Mutton
b) Murgh – Chicken
c) Samundari Qazana – Seafood
I. Vegetarian – Tarkariyaan
J. Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian Mixed
K. Paneer
L. Chawal – Rice, One Dish Meals
M. Mithaiyaan – Desserts
N. Chutneys/Sauces/Pickles – Achaar
O. Sherbat – Drinks
P. Salads
Q. Jam and Jellies
R. How to prepare and store essential home made products including a few pastes and masala powders
Note: You could send in your recipes to me too. If you are a Hyderabadi in origin, and your dishes are raved by your loved ones, feel free to share your Hyderabadi recipes and tips with me. I will be happy to hear from you.
A. Tiffins and Snacks/Appetizers
Marag – Rich and Aromatic Chicken soup
Mirch Bhajiye – Stuffed deep fried Green chillies
Wada – Spicy Indian Donuts
Qaeema Bhare Aloo Cutlets – Potato Cutlets/Cakes stuffed with Minced meat
Spring Rolls
Aloo Bonda – Potato Croquettes
Upma – Semolina Cake
Potato Cutlets/Tikki/Cakes
Idli – Steamed Rice-Lentil Cakes
Shaami, Shikampur aur Kofte – Fragrant and Spicy Meat Kababs
Baingan Bhajiya – Eggplant Fritters
Dahi-Wade – Lentil balls in Yoghurt relish
Spicy Groundmeat/Kheema Samosas
Chicken Croquettes
Healthy Colourful Pasta
Spiral Veg-Chicken Pasta
Puri & Chana Ki Bhaji – Deep-fried Puffed bread with Spicy Garbanzo beans
Palak Puri / Unleavened Fried Indian Puffed Bread with Spinach
Khatte Chane – Boiled Lemony Bengal Gram
Sheekh Kababs – Minced Meat Kebabs
B. Rotiyaan – Bread
Aloo Paratha – Potato Stuffed Indian Flatbread
Palak Poori – Unleavened Fried Indian Puffed Bread with Spinach
Paratha – Flaky Wheat Bread
Puri & Chana Ki Bhaji – Deep-fried Puffed bread with Spicy Garbanzo beans
Spicy Ground meat/Qaeema Samosa
C. Pasta
Colourful Pasta
Spiral Veg-Chicken Pasta
Fettucine in Creamy Coconut Milk
D. Cakes, Muffins and Loafs
Chocolate Muffins/Cupcakes
Yellow Pound Cake
Butterscotch Mini Loafs
Blue Berry Muffins/Cupcakes
E. Dal – Lentils and Beans
Sojni Ki Phalli Ki Patli Dal – Drumsticks in a tangy thin Lentil Soup
Toor Ki Dal – Yellow lentils curry
Khatti Dal – Tangy Lentil Soup
Ful Masala – Fava Beans in a Tomato-Garlic Sauce
Rajmah Masala – Red Kidney Beans Curry
Khadi Masoor Ki Dal – Red Lentils curry
Mitthi Dal – Sweet Yellow Lentils Soup
Dal Makhani – Buttered Lentils
Khatti Ubli Dal – Boiled Lemony Bengal Gram
F. Soups
Daliya Soup – Broken Wheat and Lentils Soup
Sojni Ki Phalli Ki Patli Dal – Drumsticks in a tangy thin Lentil Soup
Mitthi Dal – Sweet Yellow Lentils Soup
Khatti Dal – Tangy Lentil Soup
G. Egg
Qageena – Onions with Egg Curry
Tamate Ka Kut – Rich Tomato Saucy Curry
H. Non-Vegetarian – Gosht ke Pakwaan
(a) Lal Gosht – Lamb/Beef/Mutton
One Dish Meals – Biryanis, Pulao, Porridges
Dum Gosht Ki Biryani – Fragrant Flavored Rice and Meat Casserole
Tahari – Minced meat and Rice Casserole
Haleem – Slow Cooked Lentils, Wheat and Meat/Vegetables Porridge
Nihari – Aromatic Slurpy Broth of Lamb Shanks and Cheek Meat
Saalan – Dry or Gravy Curries
Arvi aur Gosht ka Khatta Salan – Colocasia and Lamb meat in a Tangy Curry
Qaeema Bhari Mirch – Peppers stuffed with Spicy Minced meat
Aloo Methi Gosht – Potatoes, Meat and fresh Fenugreek leaves curry
Aloo Gosht (Lamb Meat and Potato Curry)
Turai Gosht – Ridged Gourd in Lamb meat and Tomato Sauce
Gobi Gosht – Cabbage With Lamb Meat
Phalli Gosht – Lamb Ribs with French Beans Curry
Tamatay Gosht – Lamb in Tomato Sauce
Dum Gosht – Slow Cooked Lamb Curry
Pasinde – Spicey Meat with French beans and Potatoes
Qaeema Aloo Matar – Ground Meat with Peas and Potatoes Curry
Mahekhalya – Tangy Meat Curry
Kashmiri Lamb Qorma
Aloo Methi Goght – Potatoes, Meat and fresh Fenugreek leaves curry
Masaaledaar Pudine wala Kheema – Minced Lamb/Veal meat with Mint and Spices
Reshmi Gosht – Spicy Lamb Breast pieces in an aromatic sauce
Organ Meat Curries
Maghaz/Brain Masala
Masaledaar Bakre ki Kajeji Gurda Phepsa – Lamb Organ Meat Curry
Muqtalif Kofte aur Kawab – Meatball Curries and Kabobs
Mazadaar Methi-Gosht ke Kofte – MeatBalls in a gravy with Fenugreek leaves
Sheekh Kababs – Minced Meat Kebabs I
Sheekh Kababs – Minced Meat Kebabs II
Shaami, Shikampur aur Kofte – Fragrant and Spicy Meat Kababs
Amchur-Harimirch wale Kacche Gosht ke Kofte – Meatballs in hot and sour gravy
Snacks
(b) Murgh – Chicken
One Dish Meals – Biryanis, Pulao, Porridges
Kachche Aqni ki Dum Murgh Biryani – Slow Cooked Chicken Biryani
Dum Murgh Biryani – Fragrant Rice-Chicken Casserole with Spices
Sabut Zafrani Murgh – Saffron infused Whole chicken
Instant 30 Minute Light Chicken Biryani
Haleem – Slow Cooked Lentils, Wheat and Meat/Vegetables Porridge
Colourful Pasta
Spiral Veg-Chicken Pasta
Saalan – Dry or Gravy Curries
Lazeez Murgh Qorma – Chicken Simmered in Fragrant Spiced Coconut Yoghurt Sauce
Murgh Methi – Chicken with Fenugreek leaves
Palak Murgh – Chicken with Spinach
Khatti Moongphalli wali Murgh – Hot and Sour Chicken with powdered Groundnut
Adraki Murgh – Ginger Chicken
Dahi Tamatar Murgh – Baked Tomato-Yoghurt Chicken curry
Chicken 65
Badami Malai Murgh – Creamy Almond Chicken
Pudina Wali Malai Murgh – Creamy Chicken with Mint
Makhani Murgh – Butter Chicken
Chicken With Lychees
Muqtalif Kofte aur Kawab – Meatball Curries and Grilled or broiled meats on skewer/pan
Murgh Tikka – Indian Chicken Tikka Kababs
Sheekh Kababs – Minced Meat Kebabs
Pan Grilled Chicken Breasts with Mustard
Tandoori Murgh – Chicken marinated in a mixture of Yoghurt seasoned with Spices
Grilled Sweet Chilli Chicken
Chicken Croquettes
(c) Seafood
Macchli – Fish
Apollo fish (or) Fish Manchurian
Khatti Machli – Mackerel in a Sour, Tomato-Tamarind Sauce
Tuna Cutlets/Patties
Shrimps/Prawns – Jhinge
Hari-Pyaz aur Malai wale Jhinge – Shrimp with Scallions and Cream
Talehuwe Jhinge – Simple Fried Prawns
I. Vegetarian – Tarkariyaan
One Dish Meals – Biryanis, Pulao, Porridges
Tamatar Chawal – Tomato Rice
Haleem – Slow Cooked Lentils, Wheat and Meat/Vegetables Porridge
Vegetable Dum Biryani – Rice Cooked with Vegetables and Spices
Saalan – - Dry or Gravy Curries
Kaddu ke Chilke Ka Salan - Bottle Gourd Peels with Lentils Curry
Soya Palak – Spinach with Soya Nuggets
Mirchi Ka Salan – Green Chillies in Sesame seeds Sauce
Baghare Baingan – Tempered Aubergines in a rich Sauce
Masalewali Bhunihuwi Arvi – Spice Crusted Sautéed Taro root
Sem Ki Phalli Ka Salan – Sauteed Sword Beans
Qush-Rang Kaddu Ka Saalan – Bright Colored Bottle Gourd Curry
Kalonji Wali Bhendi-Tamatar Sabzi – Sauteed Okra with Tomatoes and Nigella seeds
Gobi-mirch Jalfrezi – Cauliflower and Capsicum in a Tangy Sauce
Tamate Ka Kut – Rich Tomato Saucy Curry
Arvi aur Gosht ka Khatta Salan – Colocasia and Lamb meat in a Tangy Curry
Bhendi Ka Khatta Salan – Sweet and Sour Okra
Dahi Ki Kadi – Gram-flour dumplings in a silky Yoghurt gravy
Navratan Korma – Nine Jewelled Curry
Soya Ki Bhaji – Soya Nuggets in Tomato Sauce
Palak-Tamatar Ki Sabzi – Spinach in Tomato-Onion Gravy
Snacks
Baingan Bhajiya – Eggplant Fritters
Masalewali Bhunihuwi Arvi – Spice Crusted Sautéed Taro root
Chutney (for more Chutneys, scroll down)
J. Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian Mixed
One Dish Meals – Biryanis, Pulao, Porridges
Haleem – Slow Cooked Lentils, Wheat and Meat/Vegetables Porridge
Saalan – - Dry or Gravy Curries
Arvi aur Gosht ka Khatta Salan – Colocasia and Lamb meat in a Tangy Curry
Qaeema Bhari Mirch – Peppers stuffed with Spicy Minced meat
Turai Gosht – Ridged Gourd in Lamb meat and Tomato Sauce
Aloo Gosht – Lamb Meat and Potato Curry
Palak Murgh – Chicken with Spinach
Aloo-Gosht ka Khatta Shorba - Meat & Potato in Aromatic Tomato Stew
Phalli Gosht – Lamb Ribs with French Beans Curr
Aloo Methi Goght – Potatoes, Meat and fresh Fenugreek leaves curry
Qaeema Aloo Matar – Ground Meat with Peas and Potatoes Curry
Gobi Gosht – Cabbage With Lamb Meat
Tamatay Gosht – Lamb in Tomato Sauce
Snacks/Appetizers
Qaeema Bhare Aloo Cutlets – Potato Cutlets/Cakes stuffed with Minced meat
K. Paneer
Home-made Paneer
Matar Paneer – Indian Cheese and Peas curry
Shahi Paneer – Royal Cottage Cheese
Palak Paneer – Spinach with Cottage Cheese
L. Chawal – Rice, One Dish Meals
Tamatar Chawal – Tomato Rice
Vegetable Dum Biryani – Rice and Vegetables Casserole
Tahari – Minced meat Rice
Rajma Pulao – Red Kidney beans and Rice Casserole
Khushka-Basmati Chawal
Chicken Dum Biryani – Fragrant Rice-Chicken Casserole with Spices
Instant 30 Minute Light Chicken Biryani
Khichdi – Red Lentil Rice
Kachche Aqni ki Dum Murgh Biryani – Slow Cooked Chicken Biryani
Dum Gosht Ki Biryani – Fragrant Flavored Rice with Meat Casserole
M. Mithaiyaan – Desserts
Qubani Ka Meetha – Apricot Compote
Kaddu Ki Kheer – Bottle Gourd Milk Pudding
Puran ke Laoz – Bengal gram Halva
Chuqandar ka Halwa – Beetroot Dessert
Hyderabadi Double Ka Meetha – Milk Bread Pudding with Nuts
Kaddu Ka Meetha – Bottle Guard Sweet Dish
Sheer Korma – Vermicelli cooked in Fragrant milk with nuts
N. Chutneys/Sauces/Pickles – Achaar
Rishte Ka Achaar – Mango Pickle
Tomato Chutney
Kothmir-Pudine Ki Chutney – Coriander and Mint Chutney
Dahi Ki Chutney – Yoghury Chutney
Lahsun Chutney – Garlic Sauce
Tamate Ka Kut – Rich Tomato Saucy Curry
Chilli Sauce
Imli Ki Chutney – Tamarind Sauce
O. Sherbat – Drinks
Cold Coffee
Frosty Strawberry cup
Minty Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Jal Jeera – Cumin Seed Cooler
P. Salads
Q. Jam and Jellies
R. How to prepare and store a few essential home made products:
Ginger-Garlic paste – Adrak-Lahsun Masala
Home Made Yogurt, Dahi
Home-made Paneer – Indian (Unaged) Cheese
Roasted Cumin seed powder – Bhunahuwa Zeera masala
Onions
Roasted Coriander seed powder – Bhunahuwa Dhaniya masala
Roasted Groundnut paste - Bhunihuwi Moongphalli masala
Roasted Coconut paste - Bhunahuwa Dhaniya masala
Luv,
Mona
