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:

7. Baghare Baingan

Deep purple baby brinjals, stuffed with a paste made of sesame, groundnuts, coconut and other spices is fried in hot oil tempered with Indian spices. Mouth watering, eh? The brinjals are then left to simmer in a fragrant spicy gravy made with groundnut oil and Indian spices. Twice as mouth-watering!

9. Osmania Biscuits

The dietitians of Osmania general hospital came up with this biscuit to fulfill the nutrition requirement of patients. With the flour and butter, custard powder and some Indian spices go into making these 'tough' cookies. Aren't you craving for these golden beauties?