Hyderabad, May 27 -- Eid Ul Adha (Bakrid) is observed by Muslims all around the world, marked by prayers, ritual sacrifices, and meet-and-greets with families and neighbours. However, in Hyderabad, Eid is much more elaborate because of the wide culinary culture, from Nihari, paaye to kaleji, gurde and marag. The list just never ends. And somewhere on a Hyderabadi dastarkhwan, no matter how many desserts have been cooked or ordered, there will always be Qubani Ka Meetha.

What does Qubani mean?

The word "qubani" is an Urdu word that simply means "apricot." This fruit in Hyderabad has been upgraded into something of a celebration. This dry, wrinkled, orange-coloured fruit may not look very appealing in its raw form, but what our Hyderabadi...