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12 Most Famous Cuisines of Uttar Pradesh- You Must Try!!

Sonu Verma
Last updated: March 15, 2022 4:37 PM
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When we talk about Uttar Pradesh, the first thing that comes in our mind is Nawabi Khana, Galouti Kebabs, Agra ka Petha, Mathura ke Pedhe, Makhan Malai and Banarasi Paan. These mouth-watering cuisines will definitely force everyone to visit Uttar Pradesh once in a lifetime. We all knew that there is no sincere love than the love of food. Apart from its tourism, Uttar Pradesh cuisines are the main ingredient that connects UP from other states of India. So here in this blog, we will tell you about the most famous Cuisines of Uttar Pradesh.

Table of Content
Overview Of Uttar Paresh Food Culture1. Bhindi Ka Salan2. Kakori Kebabs3. Galouti Kebabs4. Baingan ki Longe5. Allahabad ki Tehri6. Bedhai7. Mutton Kofta8. Makhan Malai9. Agra ka Petha10. Shahi Tukda11. Mathura ke Pedhe12. Banarasi Paan

Overview Of Uttar Paresh Food Culture

Uttar Pradesh is famous for its royally delicious Nawabi food. Cooking techniques used here were mostly influenced by Mughals. In some areas of Uttar Pradesh, you will have a taste of Lakhnavi touch. The primary variety of Uttar Pradesh cuisine is Awadhi, and the cooking pattern of the state are identical to those of the rest of Northern India.

Presenting you the list of most loved cuisines of Uttar Pradesh.

1. Bhindi Ka Salan

Bhindi ka Salan is a very famous Awadhi Cuisine. Its recipe involves crispy fried Lady Fingers (Bhindi) dipped into yogurt-based curry and twists with the authentic ‘Mirch ka Salan’ and with a melange of spices.

Bhindi ka Salan, Via: youtube.com

This dish is enjoyed by many persons living there. This dish is very healthy and tasty.

Also Read: Top 10 Foods of Central India’s Cuisine

2. Kakori Kebabs

Kakori Kebab is a famous authentic Nawabi recipe from Lucknow passed down from generations to generations. Name of these kebabs was derived from the Kakori district of Lucknow.

UP famous Kakori Kebabs, Via: scroll.in

It is made with the most excellent meat of the lamb and a few spices. Kakori kebabs are the most exquisite version of Seek kebabs.

3. Galouti Kebabs

The specialty of these legendary Kebabs is that it will meltdown as soon as you keep it in your mouth. Galouti Kebabs are the most famous dish in the City of Nawabs. The story behind these Kebabs is that the Nawab had lost most of their teeth due to old age.

Galouti Kebabs, Via: youtube.com

So for their toothless Nawab, the khansamah came up with a popular variant which needed no chewing but had the same flavors and taste of a kebab. The tender, juicy kebab was believed to have a mix of 150 spices and baked on Tawa.

Also Read: Must-Try Konkani Cuisines From India

4. Baingan ki Longe

Baingan ki longe is a specialty from Banaras. Brinjals are stuffed with an onion and mixed masala and then shallow fried. The stuffed onion masala is made of all types of different spices.

Baingan Ki Longe, Via: cookpad.com

The stuffing is quite spicy and tasty. It is also being served in different cities of Uttar Pradesh.

5. Allahabad ki Tehri

Tehri is also a kind of vegetable pulao/biryani. The best of all basmati rice is used to make this dish.

Allahabad Ki Tehri, Via: youtube.com

Varieties of vegetables are cooked with rice with different spices which provides it with the taste and odor. The recipe is usually paired up with green chutney to enhances its flavor.

Also Read: Explore Best Gujarati Cuisines Of India

6. Bedhai

Bedhai is a famous cuisine in the areas of Agra, Firozabad, and Mathura. The crispy, deep-fried wheat chapattis with the combination of spicy curry based potato sabzi.

Bedhai, Via: blogspot.com

It’s the favorite lip-smacking breakfast choice for many people living in these towns. Trip to Agra will not be completed without tasting Bedhai.

7. Mutton Kofta

This one’s a winner on the dinner table. It can be served dried as kebabs or with a thick gravy which goes well with Basmati rice.

Famous Mutton Kofta Of UP, Via: justdial.com

Mutton Kofta is a traditional Mughlai recipe, which is cooked using minced mutton, yogurt, gram flour and a melange of spices. This is a lip-smacking main dish very prevailing in Uttar Pradesh.

Also Read: The Best Of Rajasthani Cuisines-You Must Try !!

8. Makhan Malai

Makhan Malai is an authentic heavenly dessert of Lucknow, Kanpur, and Varanasi. It is a wintersweet dish made from the milk cream.

Mouth-Watering Makhan Malai, Vi: tripadvisor.ca

It’s cute, fluffy, and yellow cloud-like consistency due to Kesar makes it disappear in your mouth in no time.

9. Agra ka Petha

Agra ka Petha is another famous delicacy of Uttar Pradesh. It is made of white pumpkin.

Agra Ka Petha

The pumpkin is soaked in water for two to three days and then cooked in flavored sugar syrup. A wide range of flavors is available for this delicacy like chocolate, Kesar, paan, etc.

Also Read: Dribbling Cuisines from North-East India

10. Shahi Tukda

Nabawi Shahi Tukda is the most popular dessert of Lucknow. We can say that it will satisfy your Sweet Tooth. It is an innovation that dates back to some 150 years ago in the court of Mughals.

Shahi Tukda famous in Lucknow, Via: dna.com

Shahi Tukda is made of bread slices that are fried (deep or shallow) till they get golden brown and then they are dipped in sugar syrup. Finally coated with Rabadi. Saffron is added for the natural yellow colour and aroma making it tastier.

11. Mathura ke Pedhe

The cities of Mathura and Vrindavan are not only known for their Radha & Krishna temples but also for this sweet delicacy.

Mathura Ke Pedhe, Via: travelwhistel.com

These are made of mawa with cardamom or saffron. These are decorated with Silver foil and dry fruits.

12. Banarasi Paan

Banarasi Paan in Varanasi is itself a refreshing savory. “Khaike Paan Banaras Wala Khul Jaye Band Akal Ka Tala” lyrics used Amitabh Bachchan movie, Don, that much famous is Banarasi Paan. There are many kinds of Banarasi Paan available In Varanasi like Banarasi Meetha Paan, Banarasi Zarda Paan, Banarasi Navratan Paan, Banarasi Gujiya Paan, and many more.

Banarasi Paan In Varanasi, Via: swadesi.com

Also Read: Bhojpuri Cuisine, A Unique Blend Of Flavours From East India

So these are the famous cuisines of Uttar Pradesh from our side. Visit Uttar Pradesh and taste these cuisines to improve your taste buds. Nothing is more blissful in the world than eating good food. Give feedback in the comment section and tell us which is your favorite cuisine from Uttar Pradesh.

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