Culinary Culture of Uttar Pradesh

Matar Polao, Lucknoi koftas, Aloo Dum Awadhi, Dal Kachori are some of the most famous vegetarian preparations in Uttar Pradesh. That does not mean Uttar Pradesh cuisine is devoid of non vegetarian preparations!

Places like Agra, Lucknow, Awadh and other corners known to have been homes to Islamic rulers still brew with an aroma of Mughlai cuisines. The Culinary Culture of Uttar Pradesh will remain incomplete without a mention about the khandani koftas and kababs. Patili kebab, Gulnar Kebab, Kakori kebab. Shami Kebab are some of the major kebabs of Uttar Pradesh. Kebabs are nothing but meat balls grilled in ovens or fried in oils.

Besides Kundan Kaliya which is a famous mutton preparation is also a major culinary dish of Uttar Pradesh. Turmeric, saffron, ginger,onion, clove, elaichi, methi and bayleaves and garlic are some of the most essential ingredients used in the preparation of cuisines of Uttar Pradesh. Nehari Khaas and Nargisi Koftas are also an integral part of the Culinary Culture of Uttar Pradesh. Nargis Kofta is an interesting food brought from the land of Awadh. This kofta is a favorite for all the eggetarians of the world. Nargisi Kofta wraps hard boiled eggs in mince and then it is deep fried to give it the original essence of a Mughlai khana.