5 Indian cities famous for its mouth-watering food

Dec 5, 2020

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Cooking kakori kebab in Lucknow, India ©Ankulibaba/Shutterstock.com

This country is a haven for people who gorge on food, who live for food. It is time to take your taste buds on a hefty ride. Here are the top five food destinations in India

Lucknow

The best Awadhi cuisines in the world is a gift from the Nawabs from Lucknow. It is a gold’s den for kebab lovers.

One can not miss the aromatic Lucknawi biryani that tempts you to jump into it. Malai ki gilori is not easy to resist if you have a sweet palate. And any meal without this sweet little- Lucknawi paan is a big miss out if you are in this city of nawabs.

Jaipur

The hot and spicy pyaaz ki kachori (onion fritters) with the mint chutney is one all-time snack to die for in Jaipur. The richness and grandeur of Maharajas can be tasted in its food too.

The desert state has some famous desserts to savour on- ghewar, gujia and the sweet lassi to make up for the heat. Jaipur is most popular for dal-baati-churma and its kadhi.

Ahmedabad

Gujarat is known for its food. Ironically, this dry state has the best snacks like fafdas, dhoklas and khakhras.

Khau gali (street food alley) never disappoints anyone with its fusion mutton samosas and vegetarian delicacies. Desserts are the best talk of the town. From shrikhand to aamras and basundhi; the list never ends here.

Kolkata

Rasgullas and Sandesh are the first words that come to your mind when you hear about Kolkata. This city of joy offers you some real joy with its never-ending list of culinary delights.

Rasgulla or sponge Ras Gulla is made from ball-shaped dumplings of chhena and semolina dough, cooked in light syrup made of sugar. ©subodhsathe/Getty Images

Street food snacks for sale in Kolkata. ©India Photography/Getty Images

Yummy rolls and puchkas are the most common street food. Whether it is the Tibetan food in Tiretta Bazaar, the Chinese-specializing Tangra or the street food in Dalhousie, Kolkata delights every food lover, every time!

Hyderabad

The one food item that would never disappoint you is the world-famous- Hyderabadi dum biryani, known for its spicy finger-licking masalas; it is one of the most scrumptious food items.