Recipe by Niru Gupta Rustic, char grilled flavors dominate this recipe. Minced meat marinated and cooked with a range of spices in mustard oil. Dum is a style of slow cooking.

Recipe by Preeti Narain This one's a winner on the dinner table. It can be served dried as kebabs or with a thick gravy which goes well with basmati rice.

Ranging from every day classics like sabziyon ki tehari to a princely lakhnavi spread, this diverse state nestles the most exotic recipes in its kitty. Delectable delicacies like chaat, samosa and pakora, that top the most popular street food charts in all of India, are native to this state. State...

A famous Nawabi recipe from Lucknow passed down through generations. It derives its name from the city of Kakori on the outskirts of Lucknow. It is made with the finest meat of the lamb and a few spices.

Recipe by Marut Sikka This recipe is native to the Mughlai cuisine. Marut Sikka tweaks the authentic 'Mirch ka Salan' and uses lady fingers instead. Crispy fried bhindi dipped in a zingy yogurt based gravy with a melange of spices.

Recipe by Niru Gupta An Indian flat bread known to have originated in Uttar Pradesh. Paired with potato curry or chana (chole) its makes for a happy combination. Crisp and fluffy, the puris are made with whole wheat flour and urad dal.

Recipe by Niru Gupta This one's a specialty from Benaras. Brinjals stuffed with an onion and spice mix and shallow fried.

Recipe by Niru Gupta Nothing spells comfort like some steaming arhar dal drizzled on a plateful of rice. A simple everyday classic recipe. Even a novice cook can master it. Every household in the State is sure to have it's own version.

Recipe by Aditya Bal A simple and speedy one pot meal for those lazy days. With the goodness of basmati rice and a melange of veggies, this recipes makes for a satisfying meal.