Ahmedabad:
From undhiya to dal dhokli and patra to basundi, Gujaratis have something to satisfy everyone’s taste buds. Have ragdapattice and papdichaat. Also do try your hand at sweets like kansar, basundi, ,laapsi, ghari, ghooghra, shiro, doodhpak, sukhadi, gudpapdi, khichu.
Amritsar :
Amritsar is very famous for the Punjabi food like sarson da saag& makki di roti, choley bhatturey and lassi. The night market food stalls at Queen’s Road is for the explorers and those who don’t mind being away from the fine dine and enjoy lip smacking street food. A great experience is to take the free meal at the Golden Temple where discipline and no wastage is the motto. What can be assured here is that the food prepared is absolutely pure, fresh and hygienic.
Jaipur :
Famous Rajasthani dishes, which are extremely popular in Jaipur, include dal-batichurma, besan kagatta, mawa kachori, pyaazkikachori and the famous kersangri.
Kashmir:
Kashmir has some great vegetarian food although less in variety.Modurpulav (sweet rice), lyodurts chaman and nadir-wangan (lotus stems with brinjal). Also try the famous qawah
Kolkata:
Puchkas, Dal kachoris, Singharas and other street foods. Do not forget to try have chai in mud cups called as bhad!
Lucknow:
In Hazratganj, eat panipuri with 7 different types of water, have pav bhaji at Bombay Pav Bhaji stall, eat chaat at Royal Cafe and matka kulfi at MotiMahal. Don’t forget the Aloo basket wali chaat.
Mumbai:
Street food is world famous and you can relish them at JuhuChowpatty. Try poha, surali wadi, vada pav, pav bhaji, thali peeth, zunka bhakar, sabudana khichdi and Kolhapurimisal.
Patna: Littichokha, satuparatha, makuni and puri with aloo bhujiya and birha. Don’t forget to try Kesardoodhpeda here.
By: Archa Dave