Hyderabadi cuisine has emerged in its present form after the ingredients of Middle Eastern and Awadhi cuisines simmered together for a long time. Most of the Hyderabadi delicacies require time and constant attention to be cooked. So naturally it's a treat for the seasoned food fan. Shadab hotel near Charminar, Cafe 555, Karachi bakery and lots of other eating joints beckon an enthusiastic eater to the Golconda bowl. Some of the dishes through which the charm of the Falaknuma cuisine of this city shines are:

5. Mirchi ka Salan

All the defining ingredients of Hyderabadi cuisine like sesame seeds, dry coconut and tamarind go into the making of this curry made of peanuts and mirchi! The grainy texture of the curry and the shock of chillies sticks to your tongue after you've gulped down some. To get rid of the spicy sting you eat some more and more and more!

6. Kachhi Gosht ki Biryani

Biryani is mutton marinated in traditional Indian spices cooked with basmati rice? No that's not it. After marinating the mutton it is given a healthy dip in lots of yogurt. The mutton is then embraced by long, flavorful, fragrant grains of Basmati and steamed in a dough-sealed handi over coal. Drooling?