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Cuisine of Uttar Pradesh
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Cuisine of Uttar Pradesh is from the state of Uttar Pradesh (UP) located in Northern India. Uttar Pradesh is famous for its beauty.The cuisine of UP has a large variety of dishes. The cuisine consists of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes of different varieties. Being a large state, the cuisine of UP share lot of dishes and recipes with the neighboring states of Delhi, Uttarakhand, and Haryana.[1] Apart from native cuisine, Mughlai, Awadhi and Rampur State are famous subtypes of cuisine of the state.
Bread[edit | edit source]
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 tandoori naan (naan baked in a tandoor), tandoori roti, kulcha, taftan, sheermal, Rumali Roti, Poori, Paratha, millet (millet flour flatbread), lachha paratha and poori aka oil-fried roti
Common food[edit | edit source]
- Biryani
- Boondi
- Boti Kabab
- Chaat has its root from Uttar Pradesh
- Chicken Biryani
- Chilla
- Chole Bhature
- Daal bhari Puri
- Daal Makhani is fried from Butter
- Dum Bhindi (Fried whole okra stuffed with spiced potato filling)
- Egg Curry
- Fara, fried smashed urad pulse wrapped in rice bread and steamed.
- Gobhi Mussallam
- Ghughari (Stirred fried potato and green peas without spices, speciality of winter season)
- Kachori
- Kadi Chawal
- Kadhi Pakoda Kadhi
- Kakori Kabab (similar to Seekh Kabab)
- Kofta
- Korma
- Shorma
- Lapsi
- long latta
- lotpot
- Meethi Roti
- Methi Paratha
- Mutton Biryani
- Nihari
- Nimona (food) (Green Pea & Potato Curry)
- Nimona Khichdi ( Khichdi made by swapping lentils like urad dal with green pea puree )
- Pakora
- Palak Paneer
- Paneer Pakora & of various vegetables
- Pasanda Kabab (skewered boneless mutton)
- Pasanda Paneer (similar to Paneer Makhani or butter paneer (Indian cheese)
- Poori
- Raita
- Rajma
- Chole(Chickpea curry)
- Rizala
- Saada Paratha
- Saloni(food)(similar to ghughari but includes coriander chutney as an ingredient during stir frying process.)
- Samosa
- Sheek Kabab
- Sedha
- Shab Deg (a winter dish, turnips and mutton balls with saffron)
- Kalmi Kebab
- Shami Kabab (includes tangy green mango)
- Sohan Halwa specially in Rampur state
- Petha
- Paan Sweet Kanpur
- Sultani Dal
- Tehri (vegetarian rice dish with spices and mixed vegetables that popular amongst Hindus) Famous in Allahabad
- Gosht ki Tahri
Traditional desserts[edit | edit source]
- Balushahi
- Barfi
- Chhena
- Gajar ka Halwa
- Ghevar
- Gond ke Laddu
- Gujia
- Gulab Jamun
- Gulgule
- Halwa
- Imarti
- Jalebi
- Chandra Kala
- Kaju Katli
- Kalakand
- Kheer
- Kulfi
- Laddu
- Motichoor laddu/Motichoor Laddoo
- Malpua
- Laung Latta
- Peda
- Petha
- Rabadi
- Raj Bhog
- Ras Malai
- Sheer Khorma
- Taasmai
Common beverages[edit | edit source]
- Sharbats:
- Bel ka Sharbat (aegle marmelos)
- Chaman ka Sharbat
- Gurahl Sharbat (hibiscus)
- Lemon Sharbat
- Plain Sharbat (Water and Sugar)
- Rose Sharbat
Other drinks include:
Gallery[edit | edit source]
Veg Kofta curry and rice
Uttar Pradeshi thali with naan, dal, raita, and shahi paneer.
Aloo puri is a popular breakfast
Malaiyo, a dessert made from milk cream, a specialty of Varanasi.
Khasta Kachori is a popular snack
The samosa is a popular snack from Uttar Pradesh.
Lucknowi Chicken Biryani
Lucknow is known for its galawati kebab
Paan (betel leaves) being served with silver foil at Sarnath near Varanasi.
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See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "10 Best Recipes From Uttar Pradesh". NDTV. 25 October 2013. Archived from the original on 28 October 2013. Retrieved 26 October 2013.