Lucknow is called the city of nawabs that is also the capital of the state of Uttar Pradesh. The Awadhi region is the place that gave rise to cooking meat on a slow fire, that has become popular all around the country. You can see the finesse of the cooking on the streets of Lucknow. They serve mouth-watering biryanis to a variety of chaats and many dessert delicacies. Some century-old restaurants and stalls serve the best street food in Lucknow that attracts tourists from all over the country and world.

Top Street Foods In Lucknow:

Check out this article for the street foods you must try in Lucknow, which gives you a nawab experience.

Tokri Chaat:

There are a variety of chaats that are sold on the streets of Lucknow, but the one that always stands out and attracts people is the delicious Katori chaat or also called Tokri chaat. Vendors fry grated potatoes in the shape of a basket. Then it is stuffed with papdi, lentil fritters, aloo tikkis, chickpeas, and addition of yogurt, chilly paste, and tamarind chutney make it a zingy taste. Pomegranate seeds, grated carrots, sev are some of the excellent toppings that add to the flavor.

Malai Makkan:

People craving for a sweet dish, Malai makkan is you should not miss. Though it is popular during the winter season, you can find it in many stalls. Another name for the sweet is also called Nimish. Topped up with thinly sliced in nuts, the delicious dish is made with milk that has foamy texture.

Kulche Nihari:

Kulche Nihari is undoubtedly the best dish Lucknow has to present. The spice-rubbed meat is marinated and cooked overnight. The resulting meat is then stuffed into the Kulche prepared in a tandoori style. This is another jewel in the street food of Lucknow, which makes you feel like heaven on a plate.

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