For every celebration there is special food here in Hyderabad. Be it a happy moments, religious festivals or sad events. Its always followed like a trend till date over here.
Infact the newer generations are more experimental and enjoy food from different cuisines. But the charm of hyderabadi food doesnt fade away as it is on priority list. When we talk about special food for special occasion they are standard and doesnt get changed most of the time. Here lets not only explore the food part lets also look background of these festivals.
- First month of Islamic Calendar is MUHARRAM (usually every religion celebrate the start of their new year) but this month is a sad occasion and stands high in an eye of every muslim individual. Its a month of Martyrdom of Imam Hussain a.s. (the grandson of Prophet Muhammed s.a.w.s.) and his household. The month and the coming next month SAFAR (2nd month) are dedicated to biggest sacrifice in the whole mankind till date by Imam Hussain a.s. for saving Humanity and Religion. People refrain self from wearing colourful clothes, mostly wear Black, Greens and Blue shades and avoid reds, oranges, yellows or pink. Ladies remove their gold ornaments and do not wear them in these month. People refrain themselves on all sort of entertainments during these months. Almost all special ocassions like weddings, birthdays, anniversary celebrations are avoided. The months are observed with high solidarity and people gather in Majlis (large gathering) to enchant the sufferings of Imam and his household through Nauha, Marsiya, Salaam, Maatam and Hadees. Since Imam Hussain a.s. and all the members of his household were denied water and food supply during the Battle of Karbala. People distribute water through sabeel and foods are distributed amoung community and to poor needy people with a motto that no body stays hungry. A large procession is carried out during the 10th day of Muharram and 40th day after 10th Muharram where food and soft beverages like sherbet, cold drinks, Tea, Coffee are distributed by many to all the people in procession regardless of what religion they are.
above: Muharram Procession on streets of Old city, location Kali Kamaan, and Charminar in backdrop.
In Hyderabad Muharram is the beginning of year with a feeling of grief and pain when people attend majlis they remember Imam cry and beat their chest (called Maatam). All the attendees are called Azaadars and the host of such Majlises offer Sherbet as to remember thirst of our Holy Imam and his household. People are served food or offered light snack items as Tabarrukat which is very holy for each Azaadars after the majlis conclude. Usually food is packed and distributed but many times it is served on a spread called 'Dastarkhawn'
The food that mainly served as Tabarrukat in Majlis are
- Biryani (to top it all)
- Kichdi, Khatta (sour thin chutney), Kheema
- Haleem
- Dum ka Murg aur Roti
- Khubuli
- Tarkari Pulao
- Baghara Khaana aur Dalcha
- Fried Rice (Indo Chinese style) with Tamate ka Kat
- Kawab aur Naan
Haleem and Biryani are on top list of the Majlis, however the most common food item is K3 (Khicdi, Khatta, Kheema). Maily sweets are avoided but most basic sweet like Rawe Ka meeta (Suji halwa) is sometimes added. There is wide variety of Bakery items that are part of the tabarrukat which I will explain it in my other post.
Hot and cold beverages are mainly - Doodh ka Sherbet, Loban smoked Sherbet, Nimbu Paani, Irani Chai, Kehwa, sometimes coffee is also served.
- RABI-UL-AWAL (3rd month) - it is third month and Muharram-ul-haram ends after crossing over Muharram and Safar month. After 8 days are crossed in Rabi-ul-Awwal the end of Muharram is marked to the victory of truth and end of tyranny as killers of Imam and his househould are brought to justice during this day. The last majlis is performed after then Ladies wear their jewellery, bangles and coloured clothes back. Most of them wear new clothes and ladies apply Mehendi on their hands to mark the celebration. The most unique food item commonly prepared and common in India are Bhajiyas (Pakoda) of all varieties. These can be of any vegetables or fillings.
Infact the newer generations are more experimental and enjoy food from different cuisines. But the charm of hyderabadi food doesnt fade away as it is on priority list. When we talk about special food for special occasion they are standard and doesnt get changed most of the time. Here lets not only explore the food part lets also look background of these festivals.
- First month of Islamic Calendar is MUHARRAM (usually every religion celebrate the start of their new year) but this month is a sad occasion and stands high in an eye of every muslim individual. Its a month of Martyrdom of Imam Hussain a.s. (the grandson of Prophet Muhammed s.a.w.s.) and his household. The month and the coming next month SAFAR (2nd month) are dedicated to biggest sacrifice in the whole mankind till date by Imam Hussain a.s. for saving Humanity and Religion. People refrain self from wearing colourful clothes, mostly wear Black, Greens and Blue shades and avoid reds, oranges, yellows or pink. Ladies remove their gold ornaments and do not wear them in these month. People refrain themselves on all sort of entertainments during these months. Almost all special ocassions like weddings, birthdays, anniversary celebrations are avoided. The months are observed with high solidarity and people gather in Majlis (large gathering) to enchant the sufferings of Imam and his household through Nauha, Marsiya, Salaam, Maatam and Hadees. Since Imam Hussain a.s. and all the members of his household were denied water and food supply during the Battle of Karbala. People distribute water through sabeel and foods are distributed amoung community and to poor needy people with a motto that no body stays hungry. A large procession is carried out during the 10th day of Muharram and 40th day after 10th Muharram where food and soft beverages like sherbet, cold drinks, Tea, Coffee are distributed by many to all the people in procession regardless of what religion they are.
In Hyderabad Muharram is the beginning of year with a feeling of grief and pain when people attend majlis they remember Imam cry and beat their chest (called Maatam). All the attendees are called Azaadars and the host of such Majlises offer Sherbet as to remember thirst of our Holy Imam and his household. People are served food or offered light snack items as Tabarrukat which is very holy for each Azaadars after the majlis conclude. Usually food is packed and distributed but many times it is served on a spread called 'Dastarkhawn'
The food that mainly served as Tabarrukat in Majlis are
- Biryani (to top it all)
- Kichdi, Khatta (sour thin chutney), Kheema
- Haleem
- Dum ka Murg aur Roti
- Khubuli
- Tarkari Pulao
- Baghara Khaana aur Dalcha
- Fried Rice (Indo Chinese style) with Tamate ka Kat
- Kawab aur Naan
Haleem and Biryani are on top list of the Majlis, however the most common food item is K3 (Khicdi, Khatta, Kheema). Maily sweets are avoided but most basic sweet like Rawe Ka meeta (Suji halwa) is sometimes added. There is wide variety of Bakery items that are part of the tabarrukat which I will explain it in my other post.
Hot and cold beverages are mainly - Doodh ka Sherbet, Loban smoked Sherbet, Nimbu Paani, Irani Chai, Kehwa, sometimes coffee is also served.
- RABI-UL-AWAL (3rd month) - it is third month and Muharram-ul-haram ends after crossing over Muharram and Safar month. After 8 days are crossed in Rabi-ul-Awwal the end of Muharram is marked to the victory of truth and end of tyranny as killers of Imam and his househould are brought to justice during this day. The last majlis is performed after then Ladies wear their jewellery, bangles and coloured clothes back. Most of them wear new clothes and ladies apply Mehendi on their hands to mark the celebration. The most unique food item commonly prepared and common in India are Bhajiyas (Pakoda) of all varieties. These can be of any vegetables or fillings.
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