Cuisine of Uttar Pradesh
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Cuisine of Uttar Pradesh (Hindi: उत्तर प्रदेश का खाना, Urdu: اتر پردیش کا کھانا) is from the state of Uttar Pradesh located in Central-South Asia and Northern India), Awadhi and Mughlai are the two chief genre of Uttar Pradeshi cuisine, and the cooking patterns of the state are similar to those of Central Asia, the Middle East, Pakistan and the rest of Northern India. The cuisine consists of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Uttar Pradesh has been greatly influenced by Mughal cooking techniques. The Awadhi cuisine of Uttar Pradesh bears similarities to those of Kashmir and Punjab, and the state is famous for its Nawabi foods(of Lucknow and environs) and use of mutton, paneer, and rich spices including cardamom and saffron. Its most famous dishes include kebabs, Dum Biryani, and various Mutton recipes. The Chaat, samosa and pakora, among the most popular snacks in all of India, are also originally from Uttar Pradesh. Awadhi is a type of West-Central Uttar Pradeshi cuisine found in the state's Awadh Region. Mughlai cuisine is also integral to Western and Central Uttar Pradesh's cuisine.
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[edit] Popular dishes from Uttar Pradesh (सब्ज़ी سبزی)
- Zamin Doz Macchli (fish stuffed with spices and sealed in earthenware case which is then cooked for 8 hours)
- Murg Mussallam (whole chicken with variety of spices)
- Lukhnawi Biryani (slightly fried Rice preparation with mutton)
- Dum Bhindi (Fried whole okra stuffed with spiced potato filling)
- Gobhi Mussallam
- Kadi Chawal
- Sultani Dal
- Rizala
- Shami Kabab (includes tangy green mango)
- Palak Paneer
- Kakori Kabab (similar to Seekh Kabab)
- Pasanda Kabab (skewered boneless mutton)
- Pasanda Paneer (similar to Paneer Makhani or butter paneer(Indian cheese))
- Samosa
- Chaat has its root from Uttar Pradesh
- Shab Deg (a winter dish, turnips and mutton balls with saffron)
- Paneer Pakora & of various vegetables
- Kofta
- Tehri (vegetarian rice dish with spices and mixed vegetables that popular amongst Hindus)
- Korma
- Kachori
- Pakora
- Raita
- Nihari
- Shorba (soup)
[edit] Traditional Desserts (मिठाई دسر)
- Gujia (like a samosa though filled with sweetened thickened milk (khoya))
- Gulab Jamun
- Kheer
- Qulfi
- Halwa (sweet pudding)
- Sheer Qorma
- Ghewar
- Imarti
- Petha
[edit] Popular drinks from Uttar Pradesh (शरबत شربات)
Sharbats is a popular juice in Uttar Pradesh. There are many types of sharbats, including:
- Gurahl Sharbat (hibiscus)
- Lemon Sharbat
- Rose Sharbat
- Khas ka Sharbat
Other drinks include:
[edit] Bread (रोटी نان)
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 the Tandoori Naan, or naan baked in a tandoor, tandoori roti, kulcha, taftan, sheermal, millet (millet flour flatbread), and lachha paratha.
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