Why Hyderabad is selected as creative city in gastronomy?

Hyderabad, also got recognition under the gastronomy category, with its rich culinary tradition that boasts signature dishes such as biryani, haleem, lukhmi and dum-ki-roat.

 The gorgeous city known for its royal food and delectable style of cooking, Hyderabad is one of the two cities in India that received a UNESCO title. This news was shared by the Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister, K.T. Rama Rao in his tweet celebrating the title.

This title will bring tourism and turn the focus of the city’s rich culinary heritage. The food industry in the city employees 12% of the population, directly or indirectly. According to the study that pushed Hyderabad on top of the list, this city consumes about 700 tonnes of chicken every day and 2,000 tonnes during festivals.

 

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