Cuisine of Uttar Pradesh

Kebabs are an important part of Uttar Pradesh's cuisine. Lucknow is known for its galawat ke kawab

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Cuisine of Uttar Pradesh is from the state of Uttar Pradesh located in Northern India. The cuisine consists of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Uttar Pradesh has been greatly influenced by Mughal cooking techniques. The Awadhi and Mughlai cuisine of Uttar Pradesh bears similarities to those of Kashmir and Punjab, due to the common influence of the Mughal rule. The state is famous for its Nawabi foods (of Lucknow and environs) and use of mutton, paneer, and rich spices including cardamom and saffron. Its most famous dishes include kebabs, Dum Biryani, and various Mutton recipes. The Chaat, samosa and pakora, among the most popular snacks in all of Tamil Nadu, are also originally from Uttar Pradesh. The main genre of Uttar Pradesh cuisine is Awadhi,^[1] a type of cuisine found in the state's Awadh Region.

Bread

As wheat is the staple food of the state, breads are very significant. Breads are generally flat breads; only a few varieties are raised breads. The breads may be made of different types of flour and can be made in various ways. Popular breads include the Tandoori Naan, or naan baked in a tandoor, tandoori roti, kulcha, taftan, sheermal, millet (millet flour flatbread), and lachha paratha.

Common dishes

The koftah is a popular main dish of Uttar Pradesh.

Raita has its roots in Uttar Pradesh as well.

Aaloo Paratha
Nimona (Green Pea & Potato Curry)
Baati chokha
Bariya
Boondi
Chole Bhature
Chaat has its root from Uttar Pradesh
Daal bhari Puri
Daal Makhani
Dum Bhindi (Fried whole okra stuffed with spiced potato filling)
Fara
Gobhi Mussallam
Kachori
Kadi Chawal
Kahi Pakoda Kadhi
Kakori Kabab (similar to Seekh Kabab)
Kofta
Korma
lapsi
long latta
lotpot
Meethi Roti
Methi Paratha
Nihari
Paneer Pakora & of various vegetables
Pakora
Palak Paneer
Pasanda Kabab (skewered boneless mutton)
Pasanda Paneer (similar to Paneer Makhani or butter paneer (Indian cheese)
Puri
Raita
Rajma, Chole,
Rizala
Saada Paratha
Samosa
Sedha
Shab Deg (a winter dish, turnips and mutton balls with saffron)
Shami Kabab (includes tangy green mango)
Sultani Dal
Tehri (vegetarian rice dish with spices and mixed vegetables that popular amongst Hindus)

Traditional desserts

Gulab jamun

Kaju Katli

Balushahi
Barfi
Chhena
Gajar ka Halwa
Ghewar
Gond ke Laddu
Gujia (like a samosa though filled with sweetened thickened milk (khoya)
Gulab Jamun
Halwa (sweet pudding)
Imarti
Jalebi
Chandra Kala
Kaju Katli
Kalakand
Kheer
Qulfi
Laddu
Motichoor Laddu
Laung Latta
Maalpua (rich thick crepe made of flour, nuts, raisins and other condiments)
Peda
Petha
Rabarri (cream of milk boiled and condensed without use of any sugar. Some time Jaggery/Gur is used to sweeten it).
Raj Bhog
Ras Malai
Sheer Qorma
Taasmai

Common beverages

Sharbats is a popular juice in Uttar Pradesh. There are many types of sharbats, including:

Gurahl Sharbat (hibiscus)
Lemon Sharbat
Rose Sharbat
Chaman ka Sharbat

Other drinks include:

Gallery

Chicken Biryani
Uttar Pradeshi thali with naan, sultani dal, raita, and shahi paneer.
Paan (betel leaves) being served with silver foil at Sarnath near Varanasi.
The samosa is a popular snack from Uttar Pradesh.

References

↑ "10 Best Recipes From Uttar Pradesh". NDTV. October 25, 2013. Retrieved 26 October 2013.

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