Hyderabadi marag
 Marag | |
| Alternative names | Mutton stew |
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| Place of origin | India |
| Main ingredients | Mutton with bones, Indian spices |
Hyderabadi marag or marag is a spicy mutton soup served as a starter in Hyderabad, India and part of Hyderabadi cuisine. It is prepared from tender mutton with bone.[1][2] It is thin soup.[3] The soup has become one of the starters at Hyderabadi weddings.Marag picture
Hyderabadi Marag — often simply called marag — is a fragrant and mildly spicy mutton soup that holds a special place in Hyderabadi cuisine. Traditionally served as a starter, especially at weddings and festive gatherings in Hyderabad, India, it is beloved for its rich aroma, delicate spicing, and comforting warmth.
The dish is prepared using tender cuts of mutton on the bone, which are slow-cooked to extract deep, meaty flavors. The soup is characteristically thin in consistency, yet packed with the essence of the mutton and an aromatic blend of spices such as cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and black pepper. Fresh herbs, ghee, and sometimes ground nuts or coconut are incorporated to add a subtle creaminess without overpowering the light texture.
Marag is often enjoyed with sheermal or naan, where the bread is dipped into the flavorful broth. Its delicate spice level, compared to heavier curries, makes it the perfect prelude to the rich and elaborate dishes that follow in a traditional Hyderabadi feast.
Over the years, Hyderabadi Marag has transcended home kitchens to become a hallmark of wedding banquets, where it is served piping hot to welcome guests and set the tone for the lavish meal ahead.
Ingredients
[edit]The ingredients include those locally available such as mutton with bone, onions, cashew nuts, curd, coconut powder, boiled milk, cream, ginger-garlic paste, salt, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper powder, green chillies, etc. In some recipes, white flour is used to thicken the broth to give it a more creamy texture.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Sajjad Shahid. "Biryani, Haleem & more on Hyderabad's menu". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 6 November 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2012.
- ^ "US Consul General floored by 'Arabi daf'". The Hindu. 1 December 2010. Archived from the original on 19 January 2011. Retrieved 3 February 2012.
- ^ Bilquis Jehan Khan. "A Song of Hyderabad". thefridaytimes.com. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 28 January 2012.
- ^ "Marag". Ustaads. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
External links
[edit]- RECIPE Archived 10 June 2015 at the Wayback Machine
- Marag Recipe Archived 10 June 2015 at the Wayback Machine
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