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The Dum of Hyderabad: A Biryani Born in Royal Kitchens

Sealed in a handi, kissed by saffron, and slow-cooked over hours — Hyderabadi Dum Biryani is not just food. It is a 400-year-old ritual that arrived with the Nizams and never left our hearts.

Priya SharmaApril 10, 20258 min read
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Raan Maharani — Cooking Mutton Like Royalty
Recipes

Raan Maharani — Cooking Mutton Like Royalty

Our kitchen's most regal dish begins the night before. Slow marination in house garam masala and a long braise transforms the humblest cut into a centrepiece.

Chef Ravi KumarMar 28, 2025
The Art of the Indian Cocktail: Spice, Spirit & Story
Cocktails & Bar

The Art of the Indian Cocktail: Spice, Spirit & Story

From cardamom old fashioneds to tamarind sours — our bar team is rewriting the vocabulary of Indian-inspired cocktails.

Ananya NairMar 14, 2025
Pesarattu: Andhra's Forgotten Crepe That Deserves the Spotlight
Culture & Heritage

Pesarattu: Andhra's Forgotten Crepe That Deserves the Spotlight

Long overshadowed by the dosa, this green gram crepe has fuelled the farmlands of Andhra Pradesh for centuries.

Meena ReddyFeb 20, 2025
5 AM in the Masala Kitchen: A Morning With Our Chefs
Behind the Kitchen

5 AM in the Masala Kitchen: A Morning With Our Chefs

Before the doors open, the kitchen is already alive. Whole spices crackle in ghee. A morning with the people who make the magic happen.

The Masala TeamFeb 5, 2025
Shahi Tukda: Mughal Decadence in Every Bite
Recipes

Shahi Tukda: Mughal Decadence in Every Bite

Ghee-fried bread, saffron-soaked milk, a crown of pistachios. This Mughlai dessert demands patience and rewards generously.

Chef Ravi KumarJan 18, 2025
Inside Our Grand Opening: A Night Barrie Will Remember
Events

Inside Our Grand Opening: A Night Barrie Will Remember

Hand-sculpted convoy murals, a towering tree installation, and plates flowing all evening.

The Masala TeamJan 2, 2025