Aadaab to all my readers! Hyderabad has a lot in its trousseau to offer, in terms of exquisite jewellery and fashion. The classy Sathlada, is definitely a very traditional and pretty piece of jewellery from the city of pearls! I absolutely love this piece and look for excuses to team it with my outfits….
Hyderabadi Khatti Dal – Simple, Flavoursome, Authentic
Aadaab to all my readers! When you talk about Hyderabadi cuisine, Biryani tops the chart for most food lovers. Although the Dum Biryani stands out on the Hyderabai menu, other authentic Hyderabadi dishes are equally enjoyable. One such simple and palatable Hyderabadi dish is the traditional Khatti Dal (Sour lentils dish). It is extremely popular…
The World Famous – Hyderabadi Biryani
Aadaab to all my readers! Here is the most awaited post on Aadaab; the Biryani, sorry to keep all my readers waiting. Biryani is synonymous with Hyderabad. It is an iconic dish, loved not just in Hyderabad but a favourite all over the world. The mere mention of Hyderabad and your mouth starts watering for…
The Timeless Karan Phool
Aadaab to all my readers! After my recent post on the Jadauwi Lacha, the traditional Hyderabadi choker necklace, I am dedicating this post to the gorgeous Karan Phool earrings. Karan phool earrings are long, hanging earrings that usually comprise of two parts. One part is Almas earring with a gold frame, in the shape of…
The Hyderabadi choker – Jadauwi Lacha
Aadaab to all my readers! The city of pearls has been an abode for luxurious jewels for centuries. Both the royal men and women of Hyderabad loved dressing up in exquisite jewelry. Like many other things, the designs and styles of most of the jewelry stayed exclusive to the princely state of Hyderabad. In this…
The Khada Dupatta Makers
As promised, I am back with some more Khada Dupatta news for you all! For this post, I had a little chat with someone whose family has been in the karchob and dupatta making business for more than seven decades now, Arif Mia Karchobwale. He has been designing and making clothes for my family for…
Something For Your Sweet Craving: Double Ka Meetha
We Hyderabadis love our food, especially our desserts! There are some very rich and delectable puddings that have their roots in Hyderabad. Badam Ka Kund (pudding made with almonds), Badam Ki Jali (a sweet made from almonds), Kheer- Puri (a pastry stuffed with a paste made from lentils, almonds and saffron and served with milk…
Khada Dupatta
The Khada Dupatta is a beautiful traditional Hyderabadi outfit first worn by women of the royal Qutub Shahi family in the 16th century. It was later modified and adapted by the begums (aristocratic women) of the Asaf Jahi Empire – the start of the popularly known Nizam era. Despite being a noble outfit, it was…
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