They say 'Charity begins at home', I believe that a travel story also begins at home. After all, it is a place that indirectly or may be directly inspired you to become what you are now, So, if you are an avid traveller, its credit somehow goes to your hometown!
As for me, the travel aspiration came from a place that is no less than a hometown to me. I spend good 10 years in Lucknow, the capital of North Indian state called Uttar Pradesh. Now, this place taught be so much about food that I cannot be thankful enough. The perfect blend of flavour, aroma, presentation and most importantly variety in the Lucknawi food or 'Oudhiana' cuisine is hard to find anywhere else. Here are some of the must tries from the Lucknawi Palate of exemplary taste:
Nahari Kulcha: An Ideal Breakfast
On the left is the stew prepared by slow cooking the bone marrow of the beef and is garnished by coriander leaves. On the right is the Indian bread known as Kulcha or Lucknawi Kulcha. Nahari Kulcha is the perfect way to start your day in Lucknow as it is believed that the Nahari is left to cook for an overnight period and is served fresh in the morning, Trust me the taste is heavenly and it is not heavy on the stomach as well.
Chicken Biryani: Lose Yourself in the Aroma
Alright, you can consider yourself lucky, if you have someone making the Lucknawi Chicken Biryani at home. My Nephew Aayush has done some justice to this mouth-watering dish. The Chicken Biryani is the combination of Chicken (yeah obvious!) and Rice cooked together in spices. Add a little affection in it and VOILA! you have the best Biryani ever! Usually the biryani is served with Raita (yogurt mixed with cucumber or small amount of juice of ginger and garlic) and many a times is accompanied with Qorma (Mutton or Chicken Curry).
Kabab Paratha: A Must Ritual!
Ok, so if you happen to visit Lucknow and you don't try Kabab Paratha most preferably at Tunday Kabab in Aminabad then my friend you have disrespected the city. This lip-smacking dish constitutes of minced meat (beef) kababs, better known as Galaoti Kabab and the big Indian bread called Paratha complimented with raw onion and coriander and mint chutney. The taste is something you will never forget!
Paanch Paani ke Bataashe: Guarantees a Typhoon of Taste in Your Mouth
Widely known as Paani Puri or Puchka or Golgappe, Paani ke Bataashe from Lucknow is any day better than anywhere else in India. I mean where will you find 5 types of spiced water other than Lucknow. The meetha (sweet) paani, heeng (asafoetida) khatta (sour) paani, pudina (mint) heeng paani, jal jeera (good for digestion) paani and the special paani makes the Golgappas in Lucknow stand apart! I am drooling!!
There is still more to add to this list but gluttony is not letting me write anymore! I better hit the kitchen to hog on something before I die out of greed! So, only this much for now. I will be back with more on Oudhiana Cuisine and that's a foodie's promise. Leave your comments below on the blog , I would love to hear from you :)
As for me, the travel aspiration came from a place that is no less than a hometown to me. I spend good 10 years in Lucknow, the capital of North Indian state called Uttar Pradesh. Now, this place taught be so much about food that I cannot be thankful enough. The perfect blend of flavour, aroma, presentation and most importantly variety in the Lucknawi food or 'Oudhiana' cuisine is hard to find anywhere else. Here are some of the must tries from the Lucknawi Palate of exemplary taste:
Nahari Kulcha: An Ideal Breakfast
Chicken Biryani: Lose Yourself in the Aroma
Alright, you can consider yourself lucky, if you have someone making the Lucknawi Chicken Biryani at home. My Nephew Aayush has done some justice to this mouth-watering dish. The Chicken Biryani is the combination of Chicken (yeah obvious!) and Rice cooked together in spices. Add a little affection in it and VOILA! you have the best Biryani ever! Usually the biryani is served with Raita (yogurt mixed with cucumber or small amount of juice of ginger and garlic) and many a times is accompanied with Qorma (Mutton or Chicken Curry).
Kabab Paratha: A Must Ritual!
Ok, so if you happen to visit Lucknow and you don't try Kabab Paratha most preferably at Tunday Kabab in Aminabad then my friend you have disrespected the city. This lip-smacking dish constitutes of minced meat (beef) kababs, better known as Galaoti Kabab and the big Indian bread called Paratha complimented with raw onion and coriander and mint chutney. The taste is something you will never forget!
Paanch Paani ke Bataashe: Guarantees a Typhoon of Taste in Your Mouth
There is still more to add to this list but gluttony is not letting me write anymore! I better hit the kitchen to hog on something before I die out of greed! So, only this much for now. I will be back with more on Oudhiana Cuisine and that's a foodie's promise. Leave your comments below on the blog , I would love to hear from you :)
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