By Saumya Singh
Lucknow’s street food culture has something special for everyone! From scrumptious chaats to delectable native sweets, the city promises flavours and loads of fun.
Aloo-Tikki served in an edible potato-julienne basket topped with curd, and sweet chutney tops the list.
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Invented for the Nawabs who had lost their teeth and still wanted to eat paan, this dry-fruits enveloped in milk sheets paan is native to the city.
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The succulent kebabs made of minced lamb or beef is eaten with saffron-coloured bread is a dish that Lucknowites are proud of
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Milk bread fried in ghee and topped with sugar syrup or rabree and garnished with dry fruits is a dessert from the Nawabi Courts!
White dried peas deep-fried in ghee and served with lemon juice or curd, this evening snack is a go-to chai partner.
The ultimate Sunday morning breakfast, Khasta-Aloo, a street food gem, is a crispy and flaky meal exclusive to old Lucknow!