Desi delicacy

[Muzna]

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^ if yes then the vast majority of items listed in this thread do not qualify…
certainly not biryani, nihari, halwa poori etc.

[khattichic]

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@Muzna

^ if yes then the vast majority of items listed in this thread do not qualify…
certainly not biryani, nihari, halwa poori etc.

Let me back track a little and correct myself…a “delicacy” refers to a food that is special or not common in every day circumstances.

In Western/European cusine some delicacies would be caviar, truffles, ramps, escargot, foie gras, kobe beef, iberian ham, vintage wines etc. In Eastern/Asian cuisines shark fin soup, uni (sea urchin), sea cucumbers, etc.

So I agree that halwa poori, biryani and haleem should not be classified as delicacies as they are also considered regular every day fare…

The only desi delicacy I can think of off the top of my head would be badam ki jaaliyan from Hyderabad. Making them is a true art form! They are the symbol of weddings and celebrations and that’s really the only time I’ve ever had them, especially here in America..it’s a real treat when we come across them and there literally have been fights in my family over who gets the last one

[Reha]

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@khattichic

The only desi delicacy I can think of off the top of my head would be badam ki jaaliyan from Hyderabad. Making them is a true art form! They are the symbol of weddings and celebrations and that’s really the only time I’ve ever had them, especially here in America..it’s a real treat when we come across them and there literally have been fights in my family over who gets the last one

I recently attended a Hyderbadi wedding where they had badam ki jaliyan! I thought of you.

They were so pretty…each table had a gorgeous tray with them laid out in a flower pattern and a small card explaining the history behind them! Suchhhh a beautiful touch!

[hareem01]

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oh and Hareesa.

[TwitTwit]

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@Sajalina

Halwa poori and channay- I can eat that any time of the day.

^ All time fav.

My family traces its roots to Kashmir and Himachal and some delicacies we love:

• Maahni: Mango drink
• Kashmiri nadru/ Nadir: Lotus steam curry
• Guchhi mushroom curry: If you can get this mushroom. It’s very hard to find.
• Madra (Blackeyed pea or Chick pea. Mami makes it with blackeyedpea and a ton of dry fruits/yogurt: Loveee)
• and my top fav have to be: Yakhni and Sarsoo ka saag with maki ki roti.

And I love nepali food too..
Momo’s *Dumplings
Aloo tama…

[redvelvet]

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@hareem01

Nargasi Koftay (origin: Persian/Central Asian)

Stuffed Karelay

I love stuffed karelay. It’s the only way I like them. Lots of work though. Actually karelay are a lotta work no matter how u cook them.

[LP]

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Such informative replies regarding the origins of a few dishes :k:

[LP]

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@Muzna

Aren’t delicacies supposed to be “rare”

I might have used the wrong word , but I meant stuff you make on special occasions.

[Lilly]

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@hareem01

Pagal Haandi (mixture of maithi, palak and mattar)

Pagal Haandi Never heard of it , we just call it mixture of maithi, palak,matar,alu etc

[gudiaali]

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@khattichic

Let me back track a little and correct myself…a “delicacy” refers to a food that is special or not common in every day circumstances.

In Western/European cusine some delicacies would be caviar, truffles, ramps, escargot, foie gras, kobe beef, iberian ham, vintage wines etc. In Eastern/Asian cuisines shark fin soup, uni (sea urchin), sea cucumbers, etc.

So I agree that halwa poori, biryani and haleem should not be classified as delicacies as they are also considered regular every day fare…

The only desi delicacy I can think of off the top of my head would be badam ki jaaliyan from Hyderabad. Making them is a true art form! They are the symbol of weddings and celebrations and that’s really the only time I’ve ever had them, especially here in America..it’s a real treat when we come across them and there literally have been fights in my family over who gets the last one

hey Khattichic, how do that looks like? can you post some pic or a link to it. m hearing if for the first time about this dish so just curious.

[khattichic]

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@gudiaali

hey Khattichic, how do that looks like? can you post some pic or a link to it. m hearing if for the first time about this dish so just curious.

These are badam ki jaaliyan. The are a very delicate, cookie type mithai made out of ground almonds, sugar, ilaichi powder, milk & silver vrak. They are always cut into intricate shapes and designs. During celebrations, especially weddings, huge trays and thaals are made with these in different designs (and sometimes colored!) and passed around or given as favors to guests in place of laddoo. They are a hallmark of Hydrabadi culture. They are very labor intensive to make though, and it’s hard to find people here in the US that make them correctly. There is a vendor in Chicago that makes them and has a proper FB page/website. My family has started ordering from there when we have an occasion in the family like a mangni/shaadi.

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[gudiaali]

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@khattichic

These are badam ki jaaliyan. The are a very delicate, cookie type mithai made out of ground almonds, sugar, ilaichi powder, milk & silver vrak. They are always cut into intricate shapes and designs. During celebrations, especially weddings, huge trays and thaals are made with these in different designs (and sometimes colored!) and passed around or given as favors to guests in place of laddoo. They are a hallmark of Hydrabadi culture. They are very labor intensive to make though, and it’s hard to find people here in the US that make them correctly. There is a vendor in Chicago that makes them and has a proper FB page/website. My family has started ordering from there when we have an occasion in the family like a mangni/shaadi.

Ahh Lovely, thanks for sharing

[honeybeez]

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@khattichic

These are badam ki jaaliyan. The are a very delicate, cookie type mithai made out of ground almonds, sugar, ilaichi powder, milk & silver vrak. They are always cut into intricate shapes and designs. During celebrations, especially weddings, huge trays and thaals are made with these in different designs (and sometimes colored!) and passed around or given as favors to guests in place of laddoo. They are a hallmark of Hydrabadi culture. They are very labor intensive to make though, and it’s hard to find people here in the US that make them correctly. There is a vendor in Chicago that makes them and has a proper FB page/website. My family has started ordering from there when we have an occasion in the family like a mangni/shaadi.

More commonly called as badam katli in Hyd now a days. The jaali design is only made for weddings and the regular barfi shape for more day-to-day occassions. Its yumm and heavenly…got to find someone who is coming from Hyd now or ask my dad to ship me some

[Sidra_1]

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I can think of Rabri, Rajma, Samosay, Naan, tandoori roti, Lachcha Paratha, Kulcha, Jalebi, Laddoo, Gulab Jamun, Tandoori chicken, Falooda(might have persian origins), dahi bhallay, Chargha, …

[shopoholic]

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khajla and pheni.