The food specialties in Uttar Pradesh are wide, ranging in variety, taste and flavour. Different cities have their own styles of preparing the strong flavoured food items with exotic gravies. The base for most authentic dishes is prepared by a mixture of onion, garlic, ginger, tomatoes and a number of spices.
Let’s see which Top 10 savoury dishes from Uttar Pradesh which makes the state distinguishable.
1. Revari
Revari is a sweet delicacy and is mostly eaten in winters to keep the body warm. It is made out of white til and cardamom flavored sugar syrup.
2. Lucknowi Biryani
Biryani is the ultimate joint for those who want to experience the true essence of Lucknow and its famous Biryani. A nation-wide favourite, Lucknowi Biryani is prepared with cashew nut paste, saffron, curd, mace powder and star anise. This cuisine is incomplete without this star dish where the meat is cooked on a slow fire.
3. Tehri
It is a very rustic dish which consists of yellow rice, cauliflower, carrots, peas and potatoes. Tehri is the cornerstone to Awadhi cuisine and is best described as the lovechild of veg biryani and pulao. Curds or raita is the perfect accompaniment to cut the heat of the Tehri.
4. Batti Chokha
It is an authentic dish comprising of a wheat Baati which is round, and Chokha which is made of mashed potatoes, brinjal, and tomatoes. It is paired with desi ghee, green chutney, and Chaat masala.
5. Petha
It is another famous delicacy of Agra. It is made of pumpkin. The white pumpkin is soaked in water for two to three days and then cooked in flavored sugar syrup. A wide range of flavors are available for this delicacy like chocolate, Kesar, Paan, etc.
6. Pedha
The city of Mathura and Vrindavan, is just not known for its Radha & Krishna temples, but also for this sweet delicacy. They are made of Mawa with cardamom or saffron. They are decorated with dry fruits.
7. Galaouti Kebabs
It’s the most famous dish of the city of Nawabs. The minced meat is mixed with spices and baked on a Tava. The aroma and taste of the spices are mesmerizing. The specialty of this dish is that it will melt down as soon as you keep it in your mouth.
8. Aloo Puri
This is most liked breakfast choice of Uttar Pradesh people. As the name tells, the dish is the combination of crispy and spicy aloo sabzi with deep fried wheat chapattis.
9. Bedmi
Bedmi is the deep fried Maida Puri stuffed with Urad Dal and masala. The Bedmi can be enjoyed with Chutney or with any curry based dish. It makes a great combination with both. It is a must try dish.
10. Makhan Malai
It is a cool confection which is essentially a light set cream that is topped off with crushed pistachios and saffron. It is a very traditional Awadhi dessert which is best enjoyed during the winters.