These crispy fried potato patties are a common street food staple across India, but Uttar Pradesh offers its own unique twist.
Chole Bhature
This popular combination features fluffy bhature (leavened fried bread) served with a flavorful chickpea curry (chole).
Basket Chaat
This unique street food comes from Lucknow and is known for its visually appealing presentation.
Dahi Bhalla
These deep-fried lentil dumplings are soaked in yogurt and topped with chutneys, chopped onions, and sev.
Kachori
These crispy fried pastries come in various fillings, with the most popular being a savory mix of lentils and spices.
Samosa
samosas, which are fried or baked pastries with savory fillings like potatoes and peas. They are then broken into pieces and topped with a variety of chutneys
Samosa Chaat
A classic chaat variation, samosa chaat features crispy samosas, which are fried or baked pastries with savory fillings like potatoes and peas
Jalebi
These deep-fried pretzel-shaped sweets are soaked in a sugar syrup flavored with saffron and cardamom
Paan
This betel leaf preparation is a popular after-meal digestive. It is typically filled with a variety of ingredients like betel nut, slaked lime, catechu (a paste made from the extract of the khair tree), and various spices
Kulfi
This popular Indian ice cream is often made with condensed milk, nuts, and pistachios.