Hyderabad Holidays

A biryani is a dish consisting of meat and rice cooked in spices and, according to the locals, if you haven’t had a biryani in Hyderabad, you have not had a biryani. Understand why on this insight into one of Hyderabad’s most famous dishes. On this tour you will be given an explanation of the region’s culinary history including its Persian influences and how the mix of north and southern cooking came together. You will be taken through the markets to see all the local spices and vegetables then for lunch at a family home to show you how biryani is cooked from scratch.

A biryani is a dish consisting of meat and rice cooked in spices, and according to the locals if you haven’t had a biryani in Hyderabad, you have not had a biryani. Understand why on this insight into one of Hyderabad’s most famous dishes.

The biryani is a testament to the cosmopolitan kitchens of the Nizams. The method of cooking a biryani is different in Hyderabad. On this tour you will be given an explanation of the region’s culinary history including its Persian influences and how the mix of north and southern cooking came together. You will be taken through the markets to see all the local spices and vegetables then for lunch at a family home to show you how biryani is cooked from scratch.

Most Hyderabadis would say that the best biryanis are cooked at home and each variation is unique because everyone has their own way of cooking it. You can eat, traditional style on the floor or at a table if you wish. You’ll also be able to interact with the family, see past photographs and hear stories about their lives. This tour is about the history and the culture of food not just the eating of it, with a story behind every bite.