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Lucknow City | capital of Uttar Pradesh

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Lucknow Street food, Plus Heritage walk

Lucknow is famous for its rich and mouth-watering street food that will tantalize your taste buds. Here are some of the most popular street foods in Lucknow:

  1. Tunday Kebab: This iconic kebab is made with minced meat and spices, and is said to have originated in Lucknow. The kebab is known for its soft texture and spicy flavor, and is usually served with roomali roti or paratha.

  2. Galouti Kebab: Another popular kebab from Lucknow, Galouti Kebab is made with finely minced meat and a blend of spices that give it a distinct flavor. The kebab is usually served with ulte tawa ka paratha.

  3. Basket Chaat: This unique chaat is made with crispy fried potato baskets filled with a tangy and spicy mixture of chickpeas, boiled potatoes, and tamarind chutney. The chaat is topped with yogurt, sev, and coriander leaves.

  4. Chowk Ki Thandai: This refreshing drink is made with a blend of milk, almonds, pistachios, and other spices. It's usually served cold and is a popular drink during festivals like Holi.

  5. Malai Makkhan: This sweet dessert is a popular winter treat in Lucknow. It's made with creamy malai (milk cream) and served with a sprinkle of sugar and nuts on top.

Emerging City of Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow, a large city in northern India, is the capital of the state of Uttar Pradesh. It is the fourteenth-most populous city and the twelfth-most populous urban agglomeration of India. Lucknow has always been a multicultural city that flourished as a North Indian cultural and artistic hub, and the seat of power of Nawabs in the 18th and 19th centuries. It continues to be an important centre of governance, administration, education, commerce, aerospace, finance, pharmaceuticals, technology, design, culture, tourism.