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Uttar Pradesh is renowned for its Nawabi Food and is very different from the traditional Mughlai food. Here cooking techniques, recipes are known for their perfection. The state has absorbed and adapted an enormous variety to create a buffet of authentic dishes. The popular chat, pakoras, samosas, ras malai, and even kebabs are part of this cuisine. No matter what your taste is, Uttar Pradesh cuisine has something to tempt your palate. Here are some dishes from the traditional land:
Bharwan Chicken Pasanda
It's an authentic dish from a royal delicacy. The chicken breasts are stuffed with a rich khoya-cheese mixture and dipped in the savory coconut-cashew gravy. A winner on the dinner table. Must try this rich and creamy array of flavors.
Bedmi Puri
It's an Indian flatbread that originated in Uttar Pradesh. These crispy, fluffy puris are made up of whole wheat flour and stuffed with urad dal, and served with spicy boiled potato curry or chickpeas, dahi, mango pickle.
Nimona
Matar (peas) ka nimona is a traditional dish commonly served during winters. In this dish, peas are the hero ingredient where they are ground into a paste with various spices and turned into curry. This dish does have a strange name, but it tastes good when it's made with fresh peas.
Tahri
Tahri is the cornerstone of Awadhi cuisine. It's a rustic dish with a yellow pulao or veg biryani and consists of cauliflower, carrots, peas, tomatoes, potatoes, and other spices. Plain curd, raita, or pickle accompaniment doubles the flavor of tahri.
Nargisi Kofta
The Nargisi Kofta is a mutton ball gravy with eggs stuffed with mutton keema and deep-fried hot oil. This recipe is prepared with an abundance of tomato puree, cashew nuts paste, and caramelized onions.
Dum Aloo
Dum Aloo is popular in Banaras and is the most coveted potato curry on the Indian menu. This dish doesn’t need any unique ingredients and can be easily prepared in minutes.
We bet that you will never regret trying these succulent dishes from Uttar Pradesh cuisine!
