Tunday Kebab have a rather interesting history. Tunday means handicapped and theygot their name because the personwho made them first was handicapped.Over a 100 masalasgo into the making of this royal kebab andtheyensure that you don't feel uneasy after having them. Theyliterally melt in your mouth like ice cream and are best served with rumali roti. To enjoy the authentic flavour, make sure you eat the original Tundey as there are many a copies in Lucknow.
Kanpur:
1. Thaggu ke Laddoo
Let's start with a history of these awesome laddu's. Mattha Pandey alias Ramavtar, owner of the shop told that there's no more to the name than just a publicity gimmick to attract attention.He said that when he landed in Kanpur Around 60 years back,he had attended a speech of Mahatma Gandhi, where he called sugar The White Poision his words put me in a dilemma, as being a follower of Gandhi, I wondered how I would prepare a laddu without sugar? he reveals.So I decided to be true to my custmers and thus named my preparation “ Thaggu Ke Laddu”. Will any one deal with a person, who calls himself a Thag? the Answer should be a big Nooooooooo....But that is not true in case of Kanpur's Famed “Thaggu Ke Laddu” where hundreds of people gather everyday satiate there tingling taste buds. This honest thag has gone on to place a hoarding which Reads....“Aisa Koi Saga Nahi, Jisko Humne Thaga Nahi ” (There is no relative remaning whom i have not cheated). This Special Laddoo is a specialty of Thaggu Ke Laddoo and comes laden with dry fruits like almonds, pistachios, rava(suji), pure khoya, Tragacanth gum(gond) and cardamom all blended to perfection in pure Desi ghee in this lip-smacking Indian dessert. Silky smooth and with the right amount of sugar and crunchy dry fruits, this is what we call pure sweet indulgence.
2. Badnam Kulfi: Again from the shop of Thaggu ke Laddu. Unlike most other Kulfis its whipped rather than just frozen and so it has a slightly Rabri like texture is mouth melting with right amount of sugar mixed with cardamom , pistachios and mangalore cashews. It is the fastest moving product with a standalone Brand Value with tagline "Mehmaan Ko Chakhana nahi , tik Jayega ".
3. Dahi Jalebi:
Different cultures will be found in every state of India. This combo is not only famous in Kanpur but in whole UP, Bihar and I believe, its also famous in Punjab, Haryana. In general, we mix sugar with curd to make it sweet and as we all know that Jalebi is very much sweetish in taste so when we take curd along with Jalebi then the sweetness of jalebi gets shared with curd so overall, it makes the combination little less sweetish so in such a way excessive sweetness and calories of Jalebi gets shared with curd. In this way, curd get some sweetness (without mixing sugar in it) from Jalebi and the excessive sweetness of jalebi doesn’t increase the calorie level :)
Lucknow:
1. Galawati Kebab:
Galawati Kebab or Galauti Kebab is a special delicacy which was once made exclusively for aNawab in Lucknow. Galawati means melt in your mouth, and the dish does exactly that. Once finely ground meat and unripe papaya is marinated, a mixture of spices is added to the dish. This one must be high on your must try list when in Lucknow!
2. Tunday Kebab have a rather interesting history. Tunday means handicapped and theygot their name because the personwho made them first was handicapped.Over a 100 masalasgo into the making of this royal kebab andtheyensure that you don't feel uneasy after having them. Theyliterally melt in your mouth like ice cream and are best served with rumali roti. To enjoy the authentic flavour, make sure you eat the original Tundey as there are many a copies in Lucknow.
3. Rogan Josh
Rogan Josh - even the words make you go weak in the knees!Soft meat in spicy curry, this delicacywarms you up from the inside. Even though you might get it inDelhi or Mumbai,you haven't really tasted it if you haven't tried it inthe City of Nawabs!
4. Lucknwai Biryani
This sumptuous dish is straight from the streets of Lucknow. The rice iscooked separately in garden-fresh spices and the marinated chicken is added later. This technique infuses just theright amount of flavour in the dish and the final product is something thatyou just cannot resist.
Tokri Chaat
Chaat is undoubtedly Indian'sfavourite go-to snack to add a little spice to our monotony. The filling leaves both your stomach and taste buds satiated. The crisper the tokri, the better!Also called Basket Chaat, Lucknow offers a variety of these in the streets.
Paya ki nihari:
Lamb trotters broth, Lucknowi Payai Ki Nihari is a slowly-cooked dish usually prepared overnight for 6-7 hours. Nahar is anUrdu word which means morning, hencethe dish usually sellslike hot cakes forbreakfast.
Malai Ki Gilori
If youhave a sweet tooth, sink your teeth in the oh-so-soft Malai Ki Gilori in Lucknow! Savourit melting in your mouth within seconds and we are sureyou won't be able to stop at just one!
Prakash Ki Kulfi
Last but definitely not least, make sure you end your Lucknow sojourn with Prakash Ki Kukfi - becauseifheaven came in colours, yellow would be the one! So special is the kulfi that the shopserves only Kulfi Faluda! Served in front of you in seconds, itsflavouris perfect and leaves you wanting for more.
Varanasi:
1.Kachauri Sabji
Kachori sabji makes for the most popular Kaleva (breakfast) option in Benaras. There are two different types of kachoris- badi and choti kachori. Badi kachori is stuffed with masala made of lentils called dal ki pithi and choti kachori is stuffed with a spicy potato mixture. Both of these kachoris are savoured with garam masala wali aloo ki sabzi and
What a way to start your day!
Chana Dahi Vada
All the curd lovers raise your hands! Chena is similar in terms of shape and is dipped in sweet yogurt and a hint of masala made of jeera and black salt. It makes for a perfect mix of sweet and sour. The coriander garnishing makes it more refreshing. A perfect dish to enjoy with your freinds and family.
3. Malai Makhan
It is a popular winter street dessert that is influenced by Persian way of cooking. Milk froth is flavoured with saffron and cardamoms and garnished with pistachios and almonds. Served in purvaor kulhads, this creamy froth will literally melt in your mouth.
Don't miss these delicacies when you visit these places next time..
Happy Eating and Travelling!