Galouti Kebab To Tokri Chaat: 5 Must-Try Street Food Of 'The City Of Nawabs' Lucknow

Uttar Pradesh's capital Lucknow, also known as the “City of Nawabs” is well known for its culinary tradition. This dynamic city is recognised for its broad variety of flavourful street food and other culinary delights that draw foodies from across the country in addition to its glorious history and rich cultural heritage. Traditional Mughlai and Awadhi dishes may be found in every nook and cranny of Lucknow. Take a look at these delicious street food options that are a must-try in the “City of Nawabs”:

1. Galouti Kebab

Lucknow is famous for Nawabi food and Galouti kebab tops the charts when it comes to kebabs. These kebabs are so soft that they melt in your mouth as you take a bite. This popular snack can be made in both non-vegetarian and vegetarian ways using a variety of ingredients like meats, veggies and other spices. You can also try Shami kebabs and Tundey kebabs here. These kebabs are served with rumali roti, onions and chutney.

2. Lucknowi Biryani

Lucknowi Biryani is world-famous for its texture, flavours and taste. It is usually made by using the dum method and a variety of spices. Biryani is further garnished with fried onions, mint leaves, saffron, and coriander leaves, etc. It is served with mint chutney, onions, raita and pickle. Veg handi dum biryani and Awadhi biryani, are the other options that you can try.

3. Tokri Chaat

While visiting Lucknow, you must try this tokri chaat. Tokri chaat is also known as basket chaat. This mouth-watering dish is made with grated boiled potatoes, the tokri is deep-fried and then filled with boiled matar, yoghurt, mint chutney, tamarind chutney and other spices like black salt, chat masala, cumin powder, etc., and further garnished with sev and pomegranate seeds.

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4. Sheermals

Desserts are an important part of Indian meals. Do try Lucknow’s Sheermals which is a tasty sweet dish from this city of Nawabs. It is a popularMughlai dishwhich is basically a tandoori baked naan filled with cardamom-flavoured milk and saffron flavours and further dipped into a sugar syrup. It is served with spicy dishes like kebabs, biryani, and kormas to balance out their spices and enhance the flavours of the dish.

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5. Khasta Kachori

Another popular street food option from Lucknow is this deliciouskhasta kachori. This is a deep-fried crispy snack packed with boiled potatoes (that are smashed and cooked with lots of spices). It is served with a chole which is also a specialty of Lucknowi street food.

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