Must-Try Hyderabadi Sweets: A Delectable Journey

Qubani ka Meetha
A sweet dish made from apricots, almonds, cream, and gulab jal, traditional to the royal kitchens of Hyderabad.
Jauzi Halwa
A rich, authentic sweet made from nuts and spices, famously loved by the Nizams of Hyderabad.
Shahi Tukda
Also known as Double ka Meetha, this fried bread soaked in milk and sugar syrup is a must-try dessert.
Sheer Khurma
A festive vermicelli pudding made with milk and dates, traditionally served during Eid celebrations.
Shahtoot Malai
A creamy summer dessert made with mulberries, cream, and cardamom.
Badam ki Jali
A popular Nizami dessert made with almonds, a jewel of Hyderabad’s sweet dishes.
Ariselu
A jaggery and rice flour-based sweet, made during festivals like Makar Sankranti.
Nankhatai
A shortbread biscuit, rooted in the Nizami legacy, traditionally enjoyed during tea time.
Akkaravadisal
A traditional sweet made from milk, rice, and jaggery, popular in Iyengar cuisine.
Dum-ka-roat
A special cookie made with flour, semolina, sugar, nuts, and ghee, flavored with nutmeg.
Shahjahani Mitha
A unique tomato-based halwa, often found in Hyderabad’s sweet shops.