#jahajis

[socaprince]

CARIBBEAN CONNECTION WITH RADIO LEGEND JAI - SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Caribbean Connection with Radio Legend Jai

Saturday September 21st 2024

Special Guest Host 9pm - 12am on CHIN Radio 100.7fm

We Having A Party - Baron

Come With It - Black Stalin

Party Lover - Scrunter Get Up & Dance - Leston Paul & The New York Connection Jahaji Bhai - Brother Marvin

Dhantal Fever - Second Imij Nah Leaving - Denyse Plummer Sweet T&T - Natasha Tobago Girl - The Mighty Sparrow Ah Trini 360 Dat Like It - Benjai x Lord Nelson

Love You So - Orlando Octave Keep Up - Marlon Asher Holiday - Problem Child Hot Gyal Anthem - GBM Nutron

Arch - Rhea Layne

In The Center - GBM Nutron x Farmer Nappy Night & Day (Dr. Jay Plate) - Th3rd

Keep My Cool - Kes Cut Meh Loose - Kes x Travis World 1 On 1 - Jimmy October Body Language - Michael The Pannist Madame Jeffrey - Scrunter Carmenante - Baron Hush Your Mouth - Kenny J. Tanty (Remix) - Scrunter Luv Up - Shandileer feat Carl Jacobs

Mih Lover - Lord Nelson Feeling Nice - Adam O Bless Me - GBM Nutron On Fire - Nessa Preppy Party And Fun (Clean) - Problem Child BYE x2 - Saddis x Jus Jay King Life After Fete (MUV Short Edit) - Kerwin Du Bois Everytime - Nadia Batson Look Meh Friend (BD Certified Edit) - Patrice Roberts Bottle - Bunji Garlin Inventor - Olatunji In A Mess - Problem Child Is Mas - Patrice Roberts Own It - Imani Feting Family - Shal Marshall Mas Go Play - Erphaan Alves Play Mas - Teddyson John x Lyrikal

The Greatest Feeling - Voice x Leadpipe x Saddis Greatness - V'ghn How Ah Livin - Farmer Nappy Bless - Moses Revolution feat Shyann Bailey Nat U (Quest Edit) - Claudette Peters Fuh Spite - Kes                 Rum Sweet - Problem Child

Weh Yuh Want (Soca Baby) - Prezzi Don Welcome Back - Imani Ray Happy Daze - Nailah Blackman Trajectory - Bunji Garlin Yuh Lie - Added Rankin Small Pin (Jumbie Horn Edit) - Becket

Party Bad - Mr Legz x Killa

Jump And Wave - Preacher Jump & Wave - John King Signal To Lara - Superblue

Wave It Low - Natasha

Have Ah Time - General Grant

Bumper - DJ Grandmaster

Kaka Lay Lay - Denise Belfon

Footsteps - Xtatik feat Wayne Rodriguez

Sweet - Flex

Oh Suzanna - Atlantik feat Peter C Lewis

Ripe Plantain - Barbados Troubadours

Rudeness On De Road - New Direction

Handbrake - Zulu Lightning

Hold Up Your Foot - Zulu Lightning

Put Your Hand On Your Head (And Wine) - Sound Rev feat Derrick Seales

Breakaway - Traffik

Frustration - Earplay

On De Road - Massive Chandileer feat Ronnie MacIntosh

Best Self - Nailah Blackman x Lyrikal Today - Bunji Garlin Tomorrow - Brucelee Almightee In Ha Back - Megabite Bam Bam Wall - Motto x Fire Strypz Bam Bam - Lil Rick Whistle While You Work (Clean) - Triple Kay

Shake Your Pampalam - Asa Banton

Someone Else - Litleboy x Quan x Trilla G BOTS (Battle Of The Sexes) - Problem Child

Next # In Line (Clean) - Added Rankin Blessed - Kennie Montana

Carnival Jumbie - Problem Child

The Moment (Dr. Jay Plate) - Muddy The Tape (Dr. Jay Plate) - Dash

Pampalam (Dr. Jay Plate) - Faith Callendar

Starta Pack (Dr. Jay Plate) - Tionne Hernandez

Beatin Road (Dr. Jay Plate) - Preedy Ah Di Iron (Dr. Jay Plate) - Drastic 

Anxiety (Dr. Jay Plate) - Patrice Roberts

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[galleryyuhself]

Galleryyuhself - Let the holiday also be about educating yourself or remembering the past.

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If you were preparing to travel to a foreign country that you had never heard of to live and work for five years but you could only carry a small bag with you, what would you take? 

As we commemorate Indian Arrival Day, head over to our website at the link below to learn more about the big things that came in the Jahaji Bandals brought over at the beginning of Indentureship. 

Written by Karishma Nanhu. 

[sexypinkon]

Sexypink - Incredibly excited to announce this call for submissions as part of a collaboration between The Cutlass Magazine and the Institute for Gender and Development Studies at The University of the West Indies in St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago alongside Senior Lecturer Dr. Gabrielle Hosein. This project is seeking photos and videos of the plants, fruits, and vegetables brought by indentured labourers in their jahajin and jahaji bandals (bundles) as they now are situated, nurtured, living, and growing in the Caribbean and Caribbean-descended people’s homes, backyards, agricultural gardens and travel routes in the region and its diaspora. We all know about the deep connection between our Indo-Caribbean community and the land that we were brought to nurture. The impact our people have had on the landscape and topography of the West Indies is incredible and this initiative will serve as a visual journal to illuminate these influences. Please use the provided links on the flyer for more technical information about the submissions and important deadlines. Also do not hesitate to reach out to me and/or Dr. Hosein with questions. It will be very much appreciated if you all could forward this to individuals you know who might be able to participate. This project is in honour of Professor Brinsley Samaroo, the prolific Indo-Trinidadian academic and historian who passed away this year and was fascinated by cultural landscapes.

Inquiries (please address to both Harrichan and Hosein):

info@cutlassmagazine.com

sta-postindenture@uwi.edu

Links (additional project details and submission forms):

[kaisokonnaisseur]

REVIEW OF CALYPSO FIESTA: NATIONAL CALYPSO MONARCH SEMIFINALS, SKINNER PARK, SAN FERNANDO, TRINIDAD, 11 FEBRUARY 2023

By Eugene McGuinness

Nobody will read this review if I cover all 40 of the calypsonians who performed in the semifinals, but I will try to comment on a) the 9 calypsonians I included in my who’s who, b) the 11 finalists and 1 reserve selected by the judges and their songs, and c) other things that struck me as I viewed the performances.

Of the 11 finalists chosen through the semifinal, 3 have won the title of Calypso Monarch before: Karene Asche, Helon Francis, and Roderick “Chucky” Gordon. All finalists must compete against the reigning Calypso Monarch, Terri Lyons.

There were multiple themes evident in the semifinalists’ songs, but the biggest song topics were national pride, paying tribute to living and dead Calypso legends, and the COVID pandemic’s impact on life and Carnival.

Terri Lyons - appeared in last year’s Calypso final - Terri Lyons won the Calypso Crown for the 2nd year in a row in 2022, with a song entitled simply “Calypso” - the song was a deconstruction of the contemporary issues facing the genre, with a strong emphasis for people to respect the art form. At some point in the middle of the song she gave a speech (the judges love that). While I think it was a good song, a well written song, and an important song, the number of deaths of famous calypsonians later on in 2022 really changed the style and tone of the songs relevant to the topic of Calypso. In 2022, a generic song about Calypso could win, but in 2023 it was a more challenging song to write on a more specific topic; you wouldn’t win without naming multiple famous calypsonians who had died in 2022 Explainer, Black Stalin, Singing Francine etc. Terri Lyons comes from a family of calypsonians: she is the daughter of the legendary Calypso and Soca artist Super Blue, and her sister Fay-Ann Lyons is also a well-established Soca singer.

Karene Asche - appeared 3rd - I was rooting for her in the beginning because I really liked her song, but then I found out she had a songwriter for it. Her song “Oasis” was catchy and well-written, a song about longing for Carnival throughout the pandemic. My enthusiasm for her kind of died off when I saw how good the other performances were. She advanced to the finals, but I feel like there were some better performances.

Tameika Darius - appeared 4th - Her song, “Jahaji Bash,” was a powerful protest of racism that started out with a soundbyte of something racially offensive that was said by a prominent Indian political figure. The song “Jahaji Bash” really conveys the spirit of indignance in the face of racist offence, and it is quite designed to make the listener feel a strong sense of outrage. This song will definitely have Trinis talking about the woman who made the offensive remark. She advanced to the finals and I think this was definitely a rightful pick by the judges.

Carlos James - appeared 8th - His song, “The New Normal” had to do with the COVID pandemic. There was a strong religious theme with some biblical phrasing, not uncommon through the competition but I am a little more biased toward Calypso with secular themes. I don't think this song was exceptional enough to be in the final, it is a little duller than the others, but he said "God is a Trini" and the judges really really liked that I guess.

Ezekiel Yorke - appeared 10th - His song, “Being Human,” was a thoughtful observation of human behavior and morality and what makes us who we are. Also starts with a religious theme reminding us that God created us in his own likeness and image. He advanced to the finals, and it’s a great song, but you know, for me, I like a funny, angry, or dirty song, and these poignant moral ones bore me a little bit. Can I say the man doesn’t deserve to sing at the final on Dimanche Gras? Maybe no. Good song, strong message that we all need to be more human, but that kind of stuff isn’t very entertaining for me. 

Maria Bhola - Appeared 11th - Her song, “People Man,” conveyed a strong message and had a lot of humour to it. Basically, the song demands that the side chicks and the mistresses show some more respect for the wives, and come help with the chores and minutia of running a household, and if they can’t do that, then maybe they should find men of their own, and find a next home to wreck. She then goes on to point out that the married women in the audience are going to be the ones who really want to cheer her on the most. It was bold, funny, and feminist. Maria Bhola represents the all-women Divas International Cabaret calypso tent. She advanced to the finals, and I would say the judges were also super-right here. I must also add, that calypsonians struggle to advance to the finals with humourous songs.

Mark Eastman - Appeared 12th - His submission “Pride,” was a another stirring national pride song. I had seen him perform this multiple times on Youtube tent videos. He really brought his A-game, and had a good dance arrangement. His stage presence was solid, his singing was excellent, and the lyrics of the song were really strong. I say he definitely deserves to go to finals and he may even win the whole damn thing, to be honest. (I would only say this about two other performances).

Kerine Williams-Figaro - Appeared 18th - Her performance, “To You With Love” was a song of appreciation for the great Calypso pioneers who have passed on and the ones who are still with us today. She sang a really solid song and multiple songs came in with this theme. Did she wow me? Not hugely, but she was very good. Was it the best of the tribute songs, I don’t know, maybe not. It’s ironic that she sang of her appreciation for fellow calypsonian Mighty Chalkdust, and she advanced to the finals with this song, whereas Chalkie didn’t make it.

Caston Cupid - Appeared 19th - His song “The Saga of Truth” was just a jab at the judges, and I don’t know what he sang to make them choose him for this. He ended up on stage with actors portraying the judges holding up big placards with ‘0’s on them as he sang “some judges can’t judge, plenty of them can’t judge!” - attacking or criticizing or otherwise expressing frustration with the judges is somehow a notable thing in Calypso, but yeah, he didn’t make it.

Aaron Duncan - Appeared 20th - His song “The Mother of All Carnivals” was another celebration of a return to Carnival after COVID, and he had one of the most vibrant and involved dance performances, including stilt walkers. Aaron Duncan is a decorated junior calypsonian who is now 19 years old. He got the reserve spot in the finals, and I think if the judges wanted to say he’s good enough for that, they should just give him a spot in finals and let one of the other eleven sit in reserve. This song was catchier, and the dances were impressive, but the lyrics didn’t stir me as much as the others.

Lester Salandy - Appeared 21st - His song “Tribute to the Icons” was a very solid submission, paying homage to the legacies of Calypso legends who had passed on. It was full of references to famous calypsonians and their songs and themes. I don’t know if it was better than Kerine, who advanced, but this is a close alternative, comparably leading the pack among the tribute songs; but he did not advance.

Kurt Allen - Appeared 22nd - “We Are One” was a song celebrating the Chinese community and Chinatown in Trinidad and Tobago, with a strong theme of racial tolerance, national unity, and apparently a tribute to someone named Chinee Patrick. Kurt Allen was Calypso Monarch in 2011, and I thought this song was a contender for the finals, the theme was a little bit unique, but he also did not advance.

Helon Francis - Appeared 23rd - “Mighty” was the song about national pride that I liked the most after Mark Eastman’s “Pride.” And, in reality, this song may have the better lyrics. The two songs are extremely similar, they even both mention Trinidadian Marxist historian C.L.R. James. Helon’s song is also really inspiring, if you are Trinidadian it makes you reflect on all the greatness that’s come out of Trinidad, and it has a strong message for young scholars, musicians, even influencers to rise and take their place in the world. This song advanced to the finals, and I would also say Helon Francis, one of the competing former Monarchs, is one of the top three contenders for the Calypso Crown this year as well.

Philip Murray “Blacksage” - Appeared 30th - Extempo veteran Blacksage’s song, “Aggie’s Story” was one of nostalgia, about a dead comedian that I had to look up (Ramdeen Ramjattan aka John Agitation), but this song was also full of great jokes. Blacksage is always good for a humourous song, but unfortunately he didn’t make it to the final, either. 

Chuck Gordon - Appeared 31st - Chucky’s song “Maths Ain’t Mathsin’” was the first song I heard out of the 40 before competition, basically a searing indictment on the cost of living: very strong message, good lyrics. This is the song I’ve started memorizing and singing myself. Chucky can also go all the way, he’s a former Monarch, he’s now a finalist, certainly deserving of it, and the song is a catchy one. 

Duane O’Connor - Appeared 32nd - His song “D Ting Fix” is another song that swipes at judges, but it also goes global, he says everything is basically fixed, rigged, and corrupted, from these Calypso semifinals, to the finals, the Panorama, and the FIFA World Cup, like he has a whole verse suspecting that was rigged “to let Messi go out on top” - so this one was a fun one, but not very practical for winning, and no, he did not advance.

Michael Osouna “Sugar Aloes” - Appeared 33rd - His song “Hands of Mercy” was contemplative, and very pious, dealing significantly with the recent crises in Trinidad and Tobago. This song was not the only incidence of religious themes in the competition, but as I've said, generally the heavily religious songs don’t do it for me. Aloes has been to the finals a record consecutive 22 times, winning Calypso Monarch twice. He didn’t make it this year, and I can’t say I blame the judges. Lots of talented up-and-coming calypsonians in the field.

Ta’zyah O’Connor - Appeared 34th - His song “Sing Hallelujah” was another song about national pride. This song was happy and uplifting, similar to the others, slight religious hinting, even if I liked two of the other national pride songs more than his I can see why he was chosen, he sang very well and had great stage presence. Good to see him advance to the final.d

Hollis Liverpool “Mighty Chalkdust” - Appeared 36th - His song “The New Trend” wasn’t very spectacular, but seeing as Chalkdust is 81, the same age as Black Stalin, who just passed away two months ago, it’s good to see him in such good health. Chalkdust, as I mentioned in the who’s who is a university professor. He’s a 9-time Calypso Monarch, so it’s a real shock likewise as with Aloes to see him not advance to the finals.

Heaven Charles - Appeared 38th - His song “What Yuh Need Again Trinbago” was the weakest of the 4 national pride songs selected for the finals, in my opinion. The judges must have really liked the part where he said the Almighty put Trinidad’s reserves deep within the ground…He pointed out the the steel pan is the only acoustic instrument invented in the last century, that was a cool tidbit. Helon Francis also mentioned the pan.

Nichole Thomas - Appeared 39th - Her song “Carnival is We” was same theme as Karene Asche’s song, and won her the Tobago Monarch crown in October last year. I liked it, even though it wasn’t my favourite in the contest. So I was sort of surprised that she didn’t make the finals. Almost like these judges wanted to send a message that what the Tobago judges think doesn’t matter. I also think performing near to dead last in a ten-hour competition is probably a disadvantage.

I gave myself at least a day before starting to write my reactions down on the performances, so I guess I’ll close this with some overarching thoughts: most of the finalists deserved to advance, and there is a lot of talent, especially from the young former junior calypsonians. I think Aaron Duncan was unfairly relegated to the reserve spot, and the judges didn’t need the fourth national pride song. I agree with the judges the most about Mark Eastman, Chuck Gordon, Helon Francis, Maria Bhola, Tameika Darius, Ta’zyah O’Connor, and Kerine Williams-Figaro. I’m iffy about Karene Asche, and not so crazy about Carlos James and Heaven Charles.

The performances on Dimanche Gras this coming Sunday are going to be truly something to behold, and as the Grand Master of Calypso, Lord Kitchener said on Dimanche Gras 1988, “the result will surprise you.”

[onlyone-midis]

Jahaji Bhai - Brother Marvin - Midi File (OnlyOne)

[fairytale-endinganyone]

another common word is 'Coolie' which the British used to describe indentured laborers.

more on TheIndentureHistory (ig)

[vilaspatelvlogs]

'चक दे इंडिया' के 13 साल बाद शिमित अमीन के निर्देशन में शाहरुख खान की वापसी, 'जहाजी' हो सकता है अपकमिंग प्रोजेक्ट का टाइटल

‘चक दे इंडिया’ के 13 साल बाद शिमित अमीन के निर्देशन में शाहरुख खान की वापसी, ‘जहाजी’ हो सकता है अपकमिंग प्रोजेक्ट का टाइटल

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दैनिक भास्कर

Jul 09, 2020, 02:00 PM IST

अमित कर्ण.

आनंद एल राय की फिल्म जीरो के बाद से शाहरुख खान की अपकमिंग फिल्म को लेकर लगातार अटकलें और कयासबाजी गर्म हैं। इस बीच 19 जनवरी को दैनिक भास्कर ने सबसे पहले बताया था कि वो दुनिया के सबसे बड़े पलायन पर फिल्म बनाने वाले हैं। मार्च से ही इस फिल्म की स्क्रिप्ट की तैयारी चल रही थी मगर उस पर काम जरा अटका रहा। अब लॉकडाउन में स्क्रिप्ट आखिरकार …

[zeebartels]

Wishing all my Trinidadians and ancestors a Happy Indian Arrival day 🔁 • @cutlassmagazine This picture captures the first Indian Arrival Day celebration in Trinidad on May 30th, 1945. The “East Indian Centenary” marked the 100th year of Indian presence in the nation. It took place in Skinner Park, San Fernando, and local leaders like Adrian Cola Rienzi (Krishna Deonarine) were present. Written statements from public figures, such as Gandhi, were read. But the festivities soon waned. By the 1970s the Divine Life Society, a Hindu sect, was the only group continuing the practice. It was named “Indian Emigration Day” and found little attention beyond the town of Chaguanas. There was a shift after the Indian Revival and Reform Association (IRRA) was founded in 1976 to tackle racism towards Indians and promote the culture. In 1977, an IRRA panel was assembled with Rajiv Sieunarine, Azamudeen Jang, Khalique Khan, Ramdath Jagessar, Anand Rameshwar Singh, Rajesh Harricharan, and Michael Shankar. The next year Rajnie Ramlakhan, Ashok Gobin, and Anand Maharaj joined. They issued a pamphlet in 1978 outlining the very beginning of Indian indentureship in 1845. It listed the names of the “jahajis” aboard the Fatel Razack ship and covered their history. The Trinidad Express newspaper promoted the document while The Guardian published an article by Kusha Haracksingh about the journey on the “kala pani” (black water). San Fernando Secondary School also held an event and the television show Mastana Bahar aired an Indian Emigration Day special. The IRRA worked with the Secretary General of the Sanatan Dharma Maha Sabha (SDMS), Satnarayan Maharaj, on a showcase at Lakshmi Girls Hindu College, an SDMS-founded school, on May 27th, 1979. To recognize Indians as citizens, and not just emigrants, they jointly agreed to adopt the title “Indian Arrival Day” from then. Source: Scott He and Project Gutenberg #indocaribbeanculture #indocaribbeanhistory #hindi #urdu #hindiurdu #bhojpuri #hindustani #caribbean #westindies #westindian #southasia #southasian #desi #indian #eastindian #india #trinidad #trinidadandtobago https://www.instagram.com/p/CeL0Ssho-f4ZgBwR4qXDzSCY6BB3b8TEw5NPzg0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[missymurphy1985]

Omg there's something about kate is so goooood!!!

I can't even put my feelings into words, jahaji-

It was lunchtime now - breakfast had been skipped, unless they counted each others bodies as sustenance.

This was so unexpected I spit out my water😭and everyone asked me why I was laughing😂

"Cill, have you seen Facebook?"

"Just...just come to mine okay? Don't worry, we'll sort it all out, just come to mine now."

"Just hurry up and get here."

Nooooooo

The aNgSt-

What are you doing to me?? I need to know what happeeeens😭

More coming soon I promise!!! Thank you so much for reading, I'm so glad you like the story!! 💕

[jimi-rawlings]

Background

Indo-Barbadian or Indo-Bajan, refers to Barbadians of Indian ancestry, including from present-day Bangladesh and Pakistan.

Regions with significant populations

Bridgetown, Barbados

Indo-Jamaicans or Indian-Jamaicans, are the descendants of people who came from the Indian subcontinent to Jamaica.

Regions with significant populations

Kingston

Indo-Caribbeans or Indian-Caribbeans are Indian people in the Caribbean who are descendants of the Jahaji Indian indentured laborers brought by the British, Dutch, and French during the colonial era from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century.

PARTS OFF THE CARIBBEAN HAD INDIAN SLAVES.

[havatabanca]

[in-passage]

mmm intimacy

how do womxn/femmes of color interpret intimacy?

what does "mati"/"jahaji-bhain" (female shipmates or ship sisters) mean to us?

[mensrightsff]

Yes, yogis should be sacked and @MamtaOfficial should be given nole peace prize for letting rioters attack trains and buses full of passengers...

— Jahaji... (@sauravverma1985) December 21, 2019

[edigestfoods-blog]

Hyderabadi Cuisine: A Unique Blend of EDigest Foods

Hey this is Simba Singh and I am a true adventurer who has visited many places and restaurants and eaten many cuisines. In my recent visit to Greater Noida, I visited the best restaurant in greater noida , EDigest Food which serves hyderabadi biryani and trust me it is the most delicious one. While spending few hours at the restaurant I read across the Hyderabad History cuisine , In this blog I am sharing few history of Hyderabadi Cuisine.

Hyderabadi cuisine, also known as Deccani cuisine, is the native culinary art of the Hyderabadi Muslims, which started to develop after the founding of the Bahmani Sultanate, and more radically with the foundation of the Qutb Shahi dynasty around the city of Hyderabad.

 As Hyderabadi cuisine began to develop further with the amalgamation of Mughlai, Arabic, and Turkish delicacies, blended with native Maratha and Telugu culinary traditions, it subsequently became a royal legacy of the Nizams, the erstwhile rulers of the State of Hyderabad.

 The unique blend of Mughal, Turkish, and Arabic cuisines, along with traditional Marathwada and Telugu preparations, is what makes the Hyderabadi cuisine so special. These varied influences and exceptional diversity basically make the Hyderabadi cuisine stand out in a country where food is a religion, worshipped and celebrated all over.

 The cuisine, mainly comprising of rice, wheat, and meat dishes prepared with various natural edibles, spices, and herbs, has different recipes for different occasions. It is broadly classified into banquet foods, festival foods, travel foods, and foods for weddings and parties. Jahaji Korma—a spiced meat delicacy—for example, derives its name from ‘Jahaj’, which means a ship, and can be categorized as a travel food meant to be carried for long-distance journeys.

 Hyderabadi Cuisine in the Medieval Times

Native Andhra cuisines were prominent and popular until the rule of the Vijayanagara Empire, but when Muhammad bin Tughlaq shifted the capital of Delhi Sultanate from Delhi to Daulatabad, this Deccan region rapidly started adopting foreign cuisines. Later, when Turkic general Ala-ud-Din Bahman Shah revolted against the Delhi Sultanate in the 14th century and formed the Bahmani Sultanate, he appointed Turkish noblemen in high positions, who introduced the Turkish cuisine in this South Indian region.

 Banquets were a common part of the Deccan medieval cuisine, very fashionable among the noble families. Multiple courses were cooked and served in royal banquets, in a style known as Dastarkhān, where a long cloth was laid on the floor on which dinner plates and side-dishes were placed. The menu largely comprised of meat-oriented preparations, either grilled or fried in tandoor. Curries were seasoned and flavoured by using a variety of spices. In those days, fruits were preferred after the main course, rather than dessert. After the end of the meal, Kahwa, a liquid hot drink was served, which contained ingredients that help digest food.

Hyderabadi Dishes Today

The continual influx of migrants into Hyderabad has transformed the Hyderabadi cuisine into a form of culinary art. The modern Hyderabadi cuisine, however, evolved during the rule of the Nizams in the mid-17th century. During that time, most of the foreign food experimented with various Indian spices, which led to the creation of different recipes that eventually excelled over the original versions to establish a separate identity. For instance, it is well known that Biryani is from Turkey, and Haleem is from Arab, but the Hyderabadi variety of Biryani and Haleem have elevated itself to achieve a unique status altogether.

 Similarly, the native til-ki-chutney was modified with Arabic tahini, Persian dried lamb was refined with dalcha, and tandoori naan of Uzbekistan was modified to create Sheermal. Even, most of the modern day desserts in the Hyderabadi cuisine were also modified during the times of the Nizams, which have today become an integral part of the local cuisine.

 The Nizams of Hyderabad State were great admirers of art, culture, and food. They, in fact, allowed a grand fusion to happen between North Indian, Central Asian, and Deccan cuisines, which led to the introduction of delectable recipes that form the core part of today’s Hyderabadi cuisine. The influence of several components, sourced from various parts of the world, is what makes the Hyderabadi cuisine so very fascinating.

 Hyderabadi Cuisine Is Much More Than Just Biryani

The southern city’s 400-year-old culinary history, almost like its culture, is vibrant and diversified, but unfortunately, Biryani seems to have taken the centre-stage as the sole representative of Hyderabadi cuisine, pushing all other dishes to the back seat. Be it North Indian Peshawari delicacies like Sheer Korma, Chicken Korma, Bina Masale Ka Murgh, or Gajar-ka-halwa, Turkish delights like Asaf Jahi Kebab, or traditional spicy South Indian dishes like Dum Ke Baingan, Colocasia Curry, Mirch-Ka-Salan, and Bagaara Baingan, all these great preparations are slowly fading away.

 Same is the case with mince savoury Lukhmi, Persian bread Sheermal, Badam-ki-Jhab, milk-based sweet dish Dil-e-Firdaus, or the popular bread pudding Double Ka Meetha. Though the footprint of some traditional Deccani dishes can be still found in the bordering towns and popular Hyderabadi restaurants, these rare recipes and ancient flavours are however dying gradually and surely. A systematic documentation of the history and recipe of these mouth-watering delicacies is the need of the hour, or else, these beautiful preparations will be lost forever.

 Interestingly, most of the Deccani cuisines derive their name from the ingredients used, and the method of preparation, for instance, Murgh-Do-Pyaza, which gets its name from the onions that are added to the dish twice in two different ways. What makes these Hyderabadi dishes so exceptional is the use of diverse ingredients, meticulously chosen and cooked to the right point. The addition of condiments, special spices, and herbs, create an incredible taste and texture that adds uniqueness to the dish. The rich blend of Masalas, typically herbs, condiments, and spices, provide the dishes a tasty base, popularly known as the Gravy. Some of the ancient blends of herbs and spices used in special dishes are kept super-confidential and is only passed down the family line, or from the Ustad (Master) to the Shagird (Student).

 The influence of religious and regional dishes, experimented time and again to perfection, enabled the Hyderabadi cuisine to create and uphold a unique identity of its own. One such example is the Hyderabadi Biryani, which is a major crowd puller, attracting a significant number of food lovers to the city from India, as well as from all around the world. Though we might complain about Hyderabadi Biryani stealing the show, there is no denying that other authentic Hyderabadi dishes need to be plucked from the pages of history and brought to the tables of food lovers across the world. Only then can we hope to restore the incredibly beautiful tradition that Hyderabadi cuisine is!

In my adventurous life I had travelled to many cities of India , Many prime restaurants served Hyderabadi Biryani , but the best biryani restaurant in greater noida where I got served in recent period was one and only  EDigest Foods.