Mirza Dawood Ali Khan was titled Jung Bahadur by the Nizam and was commonly referred to as Dawood Jung. He was one of the most colourful characters in Hyderabad's history. The family originated from Iran in the early 1800s and settled in Hyderabad. There was significant immigration from Persia during that period, driven by India's strong economy under the Mughal empire. They were traders and prospered in Hyderabad, building monuments and mosques.  Dawood Jung, himself a succe

During the Eid celebrations, my grandmother always had a large bowl of sheer khurma ready, and I would sneak into the kitchen and have a...

Gourds are common in the Indian diet. There are several varieties commonly available in the market, including  bottle gourd (lauki or...