Authentic Mughlai and Awadhi food can be found at every nook and corner of Lucknow.
Lucknow is known for its Mughlai and Awadhi food, and the city itself has a rich history, culture and culinary scene. Here are some Lucknow street food options that are worth trying
The City of Nawabs and the capital of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow is known for its culinary heritage. With its storied history and rich cultural heritage, this vibrant city is known for its wide variety of delicious street dishes and other culinary delights that attract foodies from all over the country. Every corner of Lucknow is home to authentic Mughlai and Awadhi cuisine.
Check out these delectable street food selections you must try while visiting the ‘City of Nawabs’:
Lucknowi Biryani
The texture, smell and taste of Lucknowi Biryani is famous all over the world. It is often prepared using the dum technique and many different spices. Additional garnishes for biryani include fried onions, mint leaves, saffron, and coriander leaves, among others. It is served with pickle, raita, pickled onions and mint chutney. You can also try the vegetarian Handi Dum Biryani and Awadhi Biryani.
Basket Chaat
You must try this Tokri Chaat while in Lucknow. Tokri chaat is another name for basket chaat. Grated boiled potatoes are used to make this delicious dish. The basket is then deep fried before being filled with boiled peas, curd, mint chutney, tamarind chutney, and other spices like black salt, chaat masala, cumin powder, etc. The dish is then finished off with sev and pomegranate seeds.
Galouti Kebab
Galouti Kebab is the best Kebab, and Lucknow is known for its Nawabi cuisine. These kebabs are so soft that they melt on your lips once you eat them. This popular snack can be prepared in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian ways using a variety of ingredients including meat, vegetables and other spices. Here you can also taste Tunde and Shami Kebab. These kebabs are served with rumali roti, onions and chutney.
Khasta Kachori
This delicious crispy kachori, another popular Lucknow street food favourite, is a favourite. It is a fried, crispy namkeen made from boiled potatoes that have been mashed with spices. It is paired with Chole, which is another popular street food of Lucknow.
sheermal
Indian cuisine lays emphasis on the importance of desserts. Savor a delicious sweet dish called Sheermal from the city of Nawabs, Lucknow. A typical Mughlai dish, it consists of tandoori-baked naans filled with saffron- and cardamom-flavoured milk and then dipped in sugar syrup. It is served with hot dishes like kebabs, biryani and korma, to balance their spices and enhance the taste of the dish.
