Though Hyderabad is famous for its rich history and architecture, equally famous are the cuisines that boast of their mouthwatering taste. While most people know about the famous Hyderabadi biryani, the city's desserts are equally delightful.
If you want to impress your guests with something different and truly memorable, these Hyderabadi sweets will do the trick.
Double Ka Meetha is Hyderabadi bread pudding, which never disappoints. It is prepared by fried bits of bread soaked in the mixture of milk and sugar flavoured with cardamom; hence, it is a rich and comforting dessert. The dry fruits that are mainly used for the garnishing purpose are almonds and pistachios. Sometimes, a touch of saffron gives it a royal appeal. But against the crispy edges of the bread, creamy sweetness makes this a dessert worth having.
It is an old Hyderabadi dessert made with dried apricot. It is an awesome blend of fruity and creamy textures. Dry apricots soaked and cooked to achieve the tender and pulpy texture are sweetened with sugar. It is often garnished with nuts, served with fresh cream, or even topped with vanilla ice cream for being refreshing with an indulgent touch.
Shahi Tukda is considered the rich dessert to be served. Its origin is believed to have been in Mughal kitchens, and as the name goes, it surely is royal. Soaked pieces of bread fried in ghee, bathed in saffron milk with a topping of sweet condensed milk called rabri, garnished with almonds, pistachios, and dried rose petals, Shahi Tukda is full of taste and history. It is more or less similar to Double Ka Meetha; however, Shahi Tukda is creamier with a more opulent flavour.
Sheer Khurma is a special dessert made on the occasion of Eid, but it is so wonderful in taste that it can be taken any time of the year. Prepared with vermicelli, milk, dates, and nuts like almonds and cashew nuts, Sheer Khurma is a fragrant and delicious dessert that should not be missed on any occasion. The dates and cardamom give a special taste for sweetness, and nuts add a crunchy bite to it.
Jauzi Halwa is one of the lesser-known Hyderabadi desserts, yet it is very delicious. This halwa is prepared from milk and ghee, with the addition of a special ingredient called nutmeg- Jauzi. The output is rich and aromatic in flavor. This is prepared for hours until soft and melt-in-the-mouth in texture. Jauzi Halwa is slightly denser and heavier compared to other halwas, but its peculiar taste gives it a completely different standing.
Badam Ki Jali is an unusual Hyderabadi dessert, with almost a work of art in its sweetness. This dough, made from ground almonds, sugar, and rose water, is baked into intricate designs after being shaped into various shapes. The resulting dessert is delicate, beautiful to behold, with a mild nutty taste.
It is crispy outside and soft inside, with a chewy texture, usually sprinkled with sesame seeds. Ariselu has that delightful sweetness due to the jaggery in it, making it much healthier compared to many other sweets.
The next time some guests come over, treat them with these authentic Hyderabadi sweets and take them right through a delicious journey!
