Famous Food Of Uttar Pradesh: The 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 wide variety of dishes. The food includes a variety of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Being a large state, the cuisine of UP shares a lot of dishes and cuisines with the neighboring states of Delhi, Uttarakhand and Haryana. Apart from the native cuisine, Mughlai, Awadhi and Bhojpuri are well-known subtypes of the state’s cuisine.
So let’s know the very famous food of Uttar Pradesh:
1. Batti Chokha
This dish is most liked in the region of Eastern Uttar Pradesh. It is an authentic dish consisting of a wheat baati which is round, and chokha which is made of mashed potatoes, brinjals and tomatoes. It is made with desi ghee, green chutney and chaat masala. The battis are cooked in an earthen oven which gives it a unique aroma and taste.
2. Bedhai
It is a famous dish in the regions of Agra, Firozabad and Mathura. Crispy, fried wheat chapati (puri), accompanied by a spicy curry based potato curry. It is a delicious breakfast favorite for many people living in these towns. Your trip to Agra would not be complete without seeing the Taj Mahal and tasting Bedhai.
3. Pedha
The cities of Mathura and Vrindavan, are not only known for their Radha and Krishna temples, but also for this sweet dish. They are made from mawa with cardamom or saffron. They are garnished with Chandi work or dry fruits.
4 Petha
This is another famous dish of Agra. It is made of pumpkin. White pumpkin is soaked in water for two to three days and then cooked in flavored syrup. There are many types of flavors available for this dish like chocolate, kesar, paan etc.
5. Tehri
It is also known as Vegetable Pulao. The finest Basmati rice is used to make this dish. A variety of vegetables are cooked with rice along with different spices that give it flavor and aroma. The dish is usually paired with green chutney which enhances its taste. It is an easy dish and can be made at home as well. It is a favorite delicious breakfast for many people. Your trip to Agra would not be complete without seeing the Taj Mahal and tasting Bedhai.
6. Baigan Ki Longe
This is a special dish. Brinjal is cut from the middle and the masala is stuffed in it. Stuffed masala is made from all kinds of different spices. The stuffing is cool spicy and delicious. It is also being served in reception parties.
7. Galaouti Kebabs
It is the most famous dish of the city of Nawabs. The minced meat is mixed with spices and cooked on a griddle. The aroma and taste of spices is mesmerizing. The specialty of this dish is that it melts in the mouth. The taste of a variety of spices will rejuvenate your taste buds.
8. Bhindi Ka Salan
Crispy fried bhindi is dipped in a curd based curry with a twist of different spices. It is an authentic Awadhi dish, and is enjoyed by every other person. This is a healthy and delicious dish.
9. Malpua
It is a sweet dessert from Uttar Pradesh. It is a deep fried maida puri soaked in cardamom flavored sugar syrup. It is decorated with dry fruits and Chandi work. The fresh taste and aroma of this dish will make your day.
10. Dum Aloo
This dish is a common one in the region. Crispy fried potatoes soaked in a thick gravy, and made with various spices. If you are a big fan of spicy food, then this is a treat for your taste buds.
11. Chaat
It is the favorite street food of Uttar Pradesh. It has a variety of flavors with a variety of toppings and spices. Samosa Chaat, Aloo Tikki Chaat, Matar Chaat are the most famous among the wide variety.
12. Aloo Puri
It is the most liked breakfast of the people of Uttar Pradesh. As the name suggests, this dish is a combination of fried wheat chapati with crispy and spicy potato curry.
13. Bedmi
Bedmi is deep fried maida puri stuffed with urad dal and spices. Bedmi can be enjoyed with chutney or any curry. It makes a great combination with both. It should definitely be tried.
14. Revari
It is a sweet dish. It is made from white sesame seeds. White sesame seeds are mixed with cardamom flavored sugar or jaggery syrup and kept to cool. Then it is carved into different shapes and sizes. It is a small and healthy dessert. It is usually available in winters.
15. Kebab Parantha
It was regarded as a royal dish in the bygone years, and you can see vendors selling it on every street. It is a favorite evening snack of the youth living here. Veg or non veg kebabs are being rolled in parantha with green chutney and chopped onions.
16. Kofta
This dish is available in both Veg and Non Veg versions. It is a curry based dish in which meat or vegetable balls are soaked. The spices added to its curries make a great combination. It is made either with chapati or rice.
17. Biryani
It is an Awadhi dish and is also known as non-veg pulao. Rice is cooked with different spices and meats. The spices impart a salutary flavor and aroma to the rice and meat. It is usually made with raita and green chutney which further enhances its taste. It is considered a royal dish.
18. Gujiya
It is an important part of the festival of colors “Holi”. Maida flour chapatis are filled with cardamom flavored mawa and dry fruits and are deep fried. It is a favorite and important dessert of North Indian culture. Whether child or old everyone likes it.
19. Fara
It is a rare dish for people from other states. It is made from rice flour stuffed with urad or moong dal. It is steamed and served with green chutney. This is a healthy and delicious dish. It can play its part as a snack as well as a main course. Sometimes it is also fried in oil and served crispy and hot.
20. Kulfi
It is a famous dessert which is usually eaten in summers. It is made from churned milk, flavored with cardamom and saffron and mixed with dry fruits. Kulfi is served with white or saffron colored Falooda. The refreshing taste and flavor of Kulfi will relax and refresh your mind.
Source: newstrack.com”