Food of Uttar Pradesh     

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The cuisine is Uttar Pradesh is very rich. Owing to the assimilation of diverse cultures within the state, the state boasts of a diverse platter as well. The food assumes a very important part in the culture so much that one simply cannot discuss about the culture without food.

The taste buds of the people of Uttar Pradesh and titillated by rich and spicy food dishes. Kababs, Nihari, Biryani, the dishes which are famous all over India, bear their origin mark in Uttar Pradesh. The palate is meat based due to a lot of Muslim influence. The cooking style of Uttar Pradesh bears resemblance to the style followed in Punjab and Kashmir. If you are not a non-vegetarian, there are vegetable dishes like Nargishi kofta and Tahri.

The Rampur region and the eastern Uttar Pradesh are known for their liking of fish. One simply cannot talk about the cuisine of Uttar Pradesh without referring to sweets. Peda, Petha, Khurchan are some of the sweets which are liked in Uttar Pradesh. The Oudh region is famous for the unique ‘Shahi Tukda’. Lassi is a famous drink which also has it’s origin in Uttar Pradesh. The state of Uttar Pradesh is a foodie’s paradise owing to the vast variety available.