A Foodie? Here is What You Can’t Afford to Miss from Lucknow

 Indians are fascinated with cooking and eating too. They believe, the easiest way to reach anyone’s heart certainly goes through his/her belly. If you consider India’s culinary history, you will be amazed with the stories associated with kitchen of hundreds of royal courts. But no one matches the ability of Lucknow when it comes to Awadhi cuisine. We are brining here the 5 must-try Lucknowi dishes that no foodie can dare to deny. So, book a car rental in Lucknow and broom to this ‘food paradise’.

 

1. Kebabs

Any discussion about India’s kebab heritage inevitably pops up the galawati kebab from Lucknow. Considered as one of the best meat dishes with Nawabi relation, this delicacy was originally invented during 19^th century for Nawab Wajid Ali Shah. Tunday Kababi, a 100-year old restaurant, serves the best galawati kebab in the city and no wonder why the recipe is still a secret. You can visit any restaurant with help of cab service in Lucknow quickly and safely.

 

2. Biryani

If there is one potent dish that can give a tough competition to Lucknow’s kebab, it has to be the biryani. Although the origin of biryani is rooted back to Persian era but Lucknow has mastered the art of making this dish super delicious. The biryani cooking style of Lucknow is way different than rest of the world where meat and rice are cooked separately. They are layered and then baked dum-style inside a sealed pot. Idris Hotel is the undisputed king of biryani and it is served here with a side Salan (gravy).

 

3. Nihari Kulcha

If mutton is your thing, then there is no way to ignore the aromatic call of Nihari Kulcha. This mouth-watering dish is a mutton curry slow cooked with right blend of spices and herbs. You will simply fall for this dish just with a hint of smell even before tasting it. Mutton Nihari is best enjoyed with fluffy kulcha made in tandoor oven. Raheem Hotel, next to Chowk outlet of Tunday Kababi, makes the best Nihari Kulcha in Lucknow.

 

4. Busket Chaat

After discussing about so much of non-veg items, don’t think that non-vegetarians have little to explore in Lucknow’s food scene. Here comes the very famous Basket Chaat. This is a truly delicious street food overloaded with flavours. Royal Café is the best place to have Basket Chaat.

 

5. Malai Paan

It’s a ritual of sorts for every Indian to finish any gastronomical session with a dash of a sweet. Malai Paan is that one cuisine which is enough to declare this city’s obsession and dedication for food. Making this sweet dish is quite a task. Malai is first set into thin slices and then rolled into the shape a paan. Mishri and dry fruits are stuffed inside to give this delicacy its speciality. No one rolls better Malai Paan in whole of Lucknow than Ram Asrey Sweet Shop from Hazratganj.

Lucknow is best to try Awadhi cuisine along with plenty of street food options. If you are visiting this city of Nawabs, you can grab a taxi service in Lucknow from Chiku Cab. They are good at offering safe and comfortable transportation at reasonable price.