Magic of biryani, haleem earns Hyderabad 'Creative City' tag of UNESCO

Famous for its delectable biryani and haleem, Hyderabad has been adjudged as 'Creative City' in gastromy category by UNESCO on occasion of World Cities Day on Friday. Hyderabad is one of two cities from India, among total 66 urban settlements that are to join UNESCO’s Network of Creative Cities, which w has a total of 246 members.  or city from India, Mumbai has been designated as Creative City of Films.

Biryani — an evergreen classic

city of pearls, Hyderabad is also famous for its lip-smacking biryani. Kwn for its rich culture and herit, Hyderabad was ruled by Nizams before Independence. Biryani is a rice-based Indian delicacy, flavoured with various spices, veggies, chicken or meat. One can find biryani stalls in almost every ok and corner of city. Several varieties and flavours of biryani are available at different stalls in Hyderabad. Among countless eateries, Bawarchi, Paradise, Hotel Shadab serve biryani like or. 

However, Hyderabadi cuisine goes beyond biryanis; finger-licking dishes like haleem, luscious kebabs, dalcha, mirchi ka salan, paya, malai korma, gosht pasinde and desserts like double ka meetha, qubaani ka meetha, shahi tukra, Hyderabadi phirni, sheer khurma, shahi tukda will certainly soo your palate.

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Ministry of Culture congratulates Hyderabad

Ministry of Culture took to Twitter and congratulated Hyderabad for being selected as 'Creative City' under gastromy category. tweet reads: "Hyderabad, a world-famous city for biryani and or delicious dishes, has been named as a creative city for cooking by UNESCO."

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