Hyderabad, July 3 -- Landing in Hyderabad without diving into its street food is like visiting Charminar and ignoring the bangles. The hiss of hot oil, the clink of steel plates, the swirl of ghee in a steaming pot of haleem, the city does not just serve food, it performs it. From lukhmis crisped to perfection to kebabs smoking over open flames, Hyderabad's street food scene is steeped in culture, not just convenience.

While pani puri and chaat stalls have found their place here, they do not really define the essence of Hyderabad's street food. This city's real flavour lies in its own traditions and dishes like haleem, patthar ka ghosht, punugulu, and more.

This guide by Siasat.com focuses on just that: the truly Hyderabadi street eats....