A delectable mix of Arabic,\n Mughlai and traditional South Indian influences, today's Hyderabadi cuisine\n is the legacy of the Nizams of Hyderabad, whose khansamas were skilled in the\n use of spices to bring distinctive flavours to the table. Digging into the\n 400-year-old history of the royal kitchens of the Nizams, Geeta Devi brings\n to you a scrumptious array of Hyderabadi recipes to stimulate the palate.\n From Patthar ka Gosht and Paneer Golkonda to Haleem and Gajar-Methi ka Salan,\n from Kacche Gosht ki Biryani and Jhinge ka Achaar to Shahi Tukde and Anokhi\n Kheer - this book reveals the secrets behind a mouth-watering range of\n delicacies that will delight the modern gourmand. Illustrated with beautiful\n images, Geeta Devi's recipes are accessible and easy to follow, whether you\n want to serve up a quick vegetarian snack, a complex main course of mixed\n meats, an unusual variation on the biryani, a tangy pickle or a rich dessert\n fit for a feast. Accompanied by a glossary of commonly used ingredients in\n the Indian kitchen, this is a thoughtfully designed and compact book that you\n can easily carry into your kitchen while you try out the recipes.