7 lip-smacking street dishes you cannot miss when in Hyderabad

Hyderabadi cuisine is very special and delicious since it is an amalgamation of Mughal, Turkish, and Arabic along with the influence of the native Telugu and Marathwada cuisines.

Updated on: Jul 25, 2021 1:37 PM IST

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Hyderabadis love their meat and when in the 'City of Pearls' you have to dine like a Nawab. The city is home to some of the best street foods. Here's a list of finger-licking street foods you need to try when in Hyderabad. (Instagram/@hyderabadibiryani/@wolfstar_008/@sector17adelaide/@spiciyabyoberoisgulshaan)

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Hyderabadi Biryani: This dish needs no introduction. It has gained popularity not just in India but all over the world. It is made with basmati rice, mutton and cooked with the dum pukht method. (Instagram/@hyderabadibiryani)

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Hyderabadi Haleem: Another must-try Hydrabadi street food has to be their Haleems. It was introduced in the city by the Nizams and has since then been one of the most sought after dishes of Hyderabad. (Instagram/@hyderabadfoodtrip)

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Falooda: Another popular Indian street dessert, falooda is prepared with vermicelli, milk rose syrup and is topped with ice cream, sweet basil seeds and jelly pieces. (Instagram/@alinaa_2008)

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Phirni: A simple yet lip-smacking Indian dessert is one of the most famous street foods in Hyderabad. The main ingredients in this dish are rice, milk and sugar. (Instagram/@wolfstar_008)

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Lukhmi: It is similar to the samosa but the stuffing is made with minced mutton or keema. It is nice and crispy on the outside and filled with flavours inside. (Instagram/@soulful_spatula)

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Boti Kebab: The best place to have kababs in India has to be Hyderabad. Boti kababs are marinated lamb pieces cooked directly in fire and enjoyed with a side of mint chutney and onion salad. (Instagram/@thespicebox.us)

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Keema Samosa: Keema samosas is found in every corner of the city at the most reasonable rates. (Instagram/@sector17adelaide)