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Cuisine of Uttar Pradesh


Cuisine of Uttar Pradesh is from the state of Uttar Pradesh located in northern India. The cuisine consists of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes of different varieties. Being a large state, the cuisine of Uttar Pradesh shares a lot of dishes and recipes with the neighboring states of Bihar, Delhi, Uttarakhand, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh Apart from native cuisine, Mughlai and Awadhi are two famous sub types of cuisine of the state.

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 tandoori naan (naan baked in a tandoor), tandoori roti, kulcha, taftan, sheermal, millet (millet flour flatbread), and lachha paratha.

Other drinks include:

Veg Kofta curry and rice

Kadhi Chawal

Uttar Pradeshi thali with naan, dal, raita, and shahi paneer.

Aloo puri is a popular breakfast

Malaiyo, a dessert made from milk cream, a specialty of Varanasi.

Khasta Kachori is a popular snack

The samosa is a popular snack from Uttar Pradesh.

Lucknowi Chicken Biryani


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