Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
A RESEARCH
REPORT
ON
AWADH CUSINS
UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF
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SUBMITTED BY
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HM&CT ________
COLLEGE NAME
2013-2014
Acknowledgement
The study was conducted by the assistance of several individual. We really
appreciate their help and here by thank them. We would like to give special
thanks to the following people.
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who had
supervised to study and was in charge of the entire project. Her presence
and assistance was remarkable so I am grateful to him.
2. Secondly we would like to thank different official who were interviewed
they took out time from there busy schedule to help me proceed with my
study their assistance was very significant and so I am grateful to them as
well.
3. Thirdly, we would like to thank other people who provide me with the
resources to conduct my study there help and assistance was very valuable
so I would like to acknowledge them as well.
Over all the above mansion people had a great role in my study their direct
and indirect help indeed provide to be help.
CONTENTS
1. Preface
2. Research Objective
3. Review of Literature
4. Research Methodology
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PREFACE
Food occupies the highest position in most cultures andreligions.
A most
unique
the
special
creations
of
God
for
His
most special creation, the humanbeing, this opens a different dimension to the subject
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of food.What. How much, which meal is blessed, when. ,Where and how
- and how much and most importantly when to negatefood fasting, dieting, etc.
From the finer layers of all this is born the culture of food. The evolution of the
'Zaiqa',
the
taste,..
And
it
pervades
to
the
public
'mahfils', The aroma rises from smoke filled kitchens to elaborate 'dastarkhwans'
where words andimages are as cleverly woven, as condiments and herbs,.. where the
same mat tells a different story through its varied' Zaiqa', Yet, food is an intimate
feeling of loving care and warmth of human relationships. It is the most regular and
the most consistent form of reinforcing tenderness. Food in Awadh had evolved
to become
a total
experience
of
anoccasion - fragrant, visually appealing and almost magical..and truly such is the
scope of this book - extremely detailed, well researched and evocative of the
ambience of a bygone era. It brings to life a number of recipes and techniques that
hadgone into oblivion; and with it a new interest in this richForm of cuisine; it opens
an
enormous
future
for
the
refinedinternational palate, the art of cooking and above all thepromotion of Luckno
w - because there is no substitute forenjoying this fare other than in its own milieu. It
ranges from simple to the rich, exotic to the earthy, and for the gourmet opens up a
vast
canvas
to
create
and
balance
wide
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of
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To study & analyse the popularity of Awadhi Cuisine among local community &
tourist visiting Lucknow.
LIMITATIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Since the subject of Awadh food is a very new one, gaining knowledge from
the people concerned was very difficult as few experts are available in this
field.
5.
Trying to gain access to these experts to interview them was another problem.
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INTRODUCTION
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work. Lucknow is the location of many social and cultural institutions of national
significance, such as the Kathak, Khayal, Nawabs and Classical music. The city's
primary official language is Standard Hindi, but the most commonly spoken language
is colloquial Hindustani. The language of Urdu is also a part of Lucknowi culture and
heritage. Mostly it is used by the more wealthy families and the remaining members
of the royal family, but also in Urdu poetry, and on public signs. The city's design was
heavily influenced by the several emperors and incorporates significant areas of
natural imperial that have earned Lucknow the title of the "city of Nawabs".
: 2,528sq.km
Population
: 36, 81,416
Temperature
Rainfall
STD Code
: 0522
State
: Uttar Pradesh
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Structure
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NEW ATTRACTIONS
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Restaurants
The city's restaurants serve a variety of continental, Chinese and Indian cuisine. Some
of them are :
BRIJ KI RASOI, Sitapur Road, Ph : 0522 - 2394535, 2734551-52
Naushi Jaan, China Bazar, Ph : 0522 - 2280294
TOURIST INFORMATION
Directorate of Tourism, U.P.C-13, Vipin Khand, Gomti Nagar Ph : 0522 -05222307028, 2308916 (PBX) Fax : 2308937
Regional Tourist Office C-13, Vipin Khand, Gomti Nagar Ph : 0522 - 2304870
Tourist Reception Counter Amausi Airport
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Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam, Fun and Learn School, Nr. Hutch House, Shahnajaf
Rd. Ph : 0522 - 2615866
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Timing
Entry
:
fee
Sunrise
:
Rs.
to
Sunset
25.00
(Indian)
Shahi
Hamam)
CHHOTA IMAMBARA
Though Popularly called as the Chhota Imambara, the Hussainabad Imambara stands
to the west of Bara Imambara. Built by Nawab Mohammad Ali Shah (1837-42), it is
more ornate in design with exquisite chandeliers, gilt-edged mirrors, silver mimbar
and colourful stuccos which adorn the interiors. A golden dome and fine calligraphy
on the exterior of the building makes it a truly exceptional monument of Mughal
architecture (open : 0600 hrs to 1700 hrs.).
JAMA MASJID
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SHAHNAJAF IMAMBARA
This white domed mausoleum owes its existence to Ghazi-ud-din Haider, who on the
bank of the Gomti near Sikanderbagh reproduced a copy of Hazrat Ali's burial at
Najaf in Iraq. Ghazi-ud-din Haider, and later his three wives, were buried here. The
silver tomb of Ghazi-ud-din Haider lies in the centre of this building and is flanked
by the more imposing silver and gold tomb of Mubarak Mahal on one side.
RESIDENCY
Built for the British Resident during 1780-1800, it was originally a large complex of
many buildings. It was the scene of dramatic events during the first war of
independence in 1857. The main building overlooks the river Gomti and is
surrounded by terraced lawns and gardens. Today, only the scarred ruins bear witness
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to the turmoil of 1857. SOUND & LIGHT SHOW is an added attraction here. Entry
fee : Rs. 5.00 (Indian), Rs. 100.00 (Foreigner). Tel. 2328220.
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DILKUSHA
Dilkusha Kothi set amidst lush green, was built in the Gothic style. The Kothi and its
adjoining magnificent garden were created by Nawab Saadat Ali Khan. It is almost an
exact replica of an English country house called Seation Delavel, built in 1721.
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There are two highly revered Lord Hanuman temples in Aliganj locality, one built in
1783 and the other built in 1798 by Chhatar Kunwar, the queen mother of nawab
Saadat Ali Khan. "Bara Mangal" fair (May -June) is held here on a grand Scale.
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GURUDWARA AT YAHIYAGANJ
This Gurudwara is associated with the memories of Guru Teg Bahadurji and Guru
Govind Singhji who had stayed here in 1671 and 1672, respectively. An art gallery
depicting various events of Sikh Panth has been established here.
LA MARTINIERE
The Finest and the largest example of European funerary monument in the
subcontinent, La Martiniere is associated with its rather strange and romantic past.
Built and designed by French soldier turned architect-Claude Martin, It incorporates
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the features of Italian architecture, fusing them with native architectural attributes of
Hindu and Mughal architecture. Today it houses one of the leading educational
instructions of the city.
CHURCHES
Christ Church, All Saints Church, St. Joseph's Cathedral Church, Assembly of God's
Church, Lalbagh Church, Isabella Thoburn Church, St. Agnes Church.
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Tel:
2629176,
2627416
Other places of interest include Maharaja Bijli Pasi Quila, Nadan Mahal, Chhatar
Manzil, Moti Mahal, Alambagh Palace, Bari Kaliji Temple, Kalibari, Koneshwar
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Temple, Siddhanath Temple, Chhachhi Kuan Temple, Tikait Rai Talab, Buddha Park,
Neebu Park, Hathi Park, Globe Park, Begum Hazrat Mahal Park, Surya Kund,
Buddheshwar Temple, Mankameshwar Temple, Baba Bhutnath Temple, Ram Krishna
Math, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Smritika, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Park,
Chandrika Devi Temple, etc.
and
is
spread
over
Eighty
acres
of
land.
An artificial lake is developed in the area of 15,000 Sq. Meters of land having one
attractive tower in the park. The park is constructed under the norms and guidelines
of ecology accordingly trees are planted all over in the garden.
Entrance
Fee: Rs.
5/-
Parking
Fee: Rs.
10/-
per
Car,
head
Rs.
(Fee
5/-
unto
12
Scooter,
years
Rs.
children)
2/-
Cycle
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SIKANDAR BAGH
Derives its name from one of the begums of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, Sikandar Mahal.
It was 120 square yards in area surrounded by a high wall, with a summer house in its
centre. The place had also been associated with the war of independence activities.
The National Botanical Garden has been set up here after independence.
CHHATAR MANZIL
The "Umbrella Palace" stands near the present Hanuman Setu. It derives its name
from the guilt dome with a covering umbrella, which gives a special magnificence to
the complex, constructed by Nawab Ghazi-ud-din Haider and completed by his son
Nasir-ud-din Haider. Today it houses the Central Drug Research Institute (C.D.R.I.).
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Children's Park, Cafeteria and Rest House. A variety of birds and Black Bucks can
also be seen in their natural habitats.
LOKKALA SANGRAHALAYA
Established by the Department of Culture, U.P. Govt., it preserves a rare collection of
1600 artifacts which includes numerous photographs. It also houses a rich library. It
is now situated in its new building next to the state Museum. Timing: 10.00 a.m. to
5.00 p.m. Closed on Monday. Tel. No. 2274638
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GANDHI MUSEUM
Situated near Residency, the Gandhi Museum gives an insight into the different
aspects of Mahatma Gandhi's life. There is a rich library in the same premises having
a collection of some 18,000 books. Timing: 10.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Closed on
Sunday. Tel: 2625396
galleries
on
the
themes
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EXPLORATION
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NEW ATTRACTIONS
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This major attraction of modern Lucknow, spread over 107 acres of land in Gomti
Nagar, is dedicated to the memory of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.As one passes through the
gateway erected on the Gomti river, this architectural splendor beautifully unfolds
itself. In the heart of this sprawling complex, stands a 112 ft. high memorial
resembling a Stupa with a 18 ft. high bronze statue of Dr. Ambedkar. The various
buildings such as Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Smarak, Samajik Parivartan Sangrahalaya,
Samajik Parivartan Gallery, Pratibimb Sthal, Drishya Sthal, Gautam Buddha Sthal,
Samajik Parivartan Stambh, expansive forecourt, Monumental elephant gallery,
bronze fountains, Ashokan Columns & urns, entrance plazas can also be seen within
this grand monument, Its lush gardens & lanes with a 20 ft. wide canal surrounding
the memorial and the serene atmosphere leave the visitors spell bound. This memorial
also comes alive at night when Sprawling Campus is illuminated with beautiful
lighting.This enchanting sight a must see for every visitor to Lucknow.
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Parking facility, cafeteria and public toilets are available. One can also enjoy
delicious snacks at the UPSTDC Restaurant situated in front of the Dr. B.R.
Ambedkar
Samajik
Parivartan
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The Gomti Vihar has been developed on this southern embankment of the river
Gomti on an area of about 90 acres near Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Parivartan Sthal. The
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Vihar, ideal for strolling and picnicking has four adjacent huge parks.
DR. AMBEDKAR GOMTI PARK
This beautiful park developed in 22 acres of land laming massive dynamic fountain
installed
within
draws
huge
public
attractions.
Manyawar Kanshiram Memorial, another grand memorial On the VIP road has been
built on an area of 86 acres. Its towering cupola (with a diameters of 125 feet) is one
of the largest of its kind. At a height of 177 feet, the memorial dominates the marble
clad lucknow s skyline chamber, bronze statues, bronze murals, galleries, massive
elephant statues, bronze fountains, granite columns, memorial inscriptions, extensive
gardens, 52 feet high bronze fountains etc. are the major attraction here.
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5 km away from Charbagh Railway Station on the V.I.P. Road, the Bauddha Vihar
Shanti Upvan is another new attraction of the city. The site, spread over an area of
about 32.5 acres, presents a rare picture of architecture and symmetry, its magnificent
building are built in sand-stone with tall pillars. The Meditation Hall, Library,
International Buaddha Shodh Sansthan, four-faceted sculptures Bhikshu Niwas,
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Restaurant Parking and the lush green gardens are some of the major attractions here.
Adjacent to the Manyawa Kanshiram Memorial is the new MSKJGEG, 112 acre
green garden is dedicated to the people with the aim to showcase the concept of biodiversity and use of technology to reverse environmental degradation due to massive
urbanization.
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SMRITI UPVAN
Near Baudha Vihar Shanti Upvan is the Smriti Upvan, situated at Bijnore road
opposite the historical Bijli Pasi Quila. Spread over 11 acres of area, the structure
within the Upvan is built with granite & sand-stone. The pathway, greenery and
watch towers give the site a different look.
Adjacent to the Upvan is a big park, spread over 70 acres, where the annual Lucknow
Festival and other events are held.
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(BL).
Country
State
India
Uttar Pradesh
Seat
Location of Awadh
Awadh (Awadhi, Hindi: , Urdu:
the
centre
of
the
modern
Pradesh,
which
was
before independence known as the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh. Also known
in various British historical texts as Oudh or Oude derived from Ayodhya, it was
established around 1722 AD withFaizabad as its capital and Sadat Ali Khan as its
first Nawab and progenitor of Nawabs of Awadh. The traditional capital of Awadh has
been Faizabad and later Lucknow the capital of the modern day Uttar Pradesh.
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Lucknow,
Barabanki, Faizabad,
Pratapgarh,
Raebareli,Shravasti,
Sitapur, Sultanpur
Etawah, Kannauj,
Auraiya,Kanpur,
HISTORY
Awadh, known as the granary of India, was important strategically for the control of
the fertile plain between the Ganges and the Yamuna rivers known as the Doab. It
was a wealthy kingdom, able to maintain its independence against threats from
the Marathas, the British and the Afghans.
Since 1350 AD different parts of the Awadh region were ruled by the Delhi
Sultanate, Sharqi
Sultanate,Mughal
Empire, Nawabs
of
Awadh, East
India
Company and the British Raj. Lucknow was one of the major centres of Indian
rebellion of 1857, participated actively in India's Independence movement, and
emerged as an important city of North India. For about eighty-four years (from 1394
to 1478) Awadh was part of the Sharqi Sultanate of Jaunpur; Emperor Humayun
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made it a part of the Mughal Empire around 1555. During Emperor Jehangir's rule, he
granted an estate in Awadh to a nobleman, Sheik Abdul Rahim, who had won his
favour. Sheik Abdul Rahim later built Machchi Bhawan in this estate; this later
became the seat of power from where his descendants, the Sheikhzades, controlled
the region. Until 1719, Subah of Awadh was a province of theMughal
Empire administered by a Nazim or Nawab (Governor) appointed by the Emperor.
Nawab - the plural of the Arabic word 'naib', meaning 'assistant' - was the term given
to governors appointed by the Mughal emperor all over India to assist him in
managing the Empire. In the absence of expeditious transport and communication
facilities, they were practically independent rulers of their territory and wielded the
power of life and death over their subjects. Saadat Khan also called Burhan-ul-Mulk
a Persian adventurer was appointed the Nazim of Awadh in 1722 and he established
his court in Faizabad[2] near Lucknow.
The Nawabs of Lucknow were in fact the Nawabs of Awadh, but were so refrred to
because after the reign of the third Nawab, Lucknow became the capital of their
realm. The city was North Indias cultural capital, and its nawabs, best remembered
for their refined and extravagnt lifestyles, were patrons of the arts. Under them music
and dance flourished, and many monuments were erected.[3] Of the monuments
standing today, the Bara Imambara, the Chhota Imambara, and the Rumi Darwaza are
notable examples. One of the more lasting contributions by the Nawabs is
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the syncretic composite culture that has come to be known as the Ganga-Jamuni
Tehzeeb.
ANCIENT
Awadh's political unity can be traced back to the ancient Hindu kingdom of Kosala,
with Ayodhya as its capital. Modern Awadh finds historical mention only in the time
of Akbar, in the late 16th century.
In prehistoric times, Awadh, reputedly the kingdom of Rama, contained five main
divisions:
Uttara
Kosala or
the
trans-Ghaghra districts,
now
known
which
may
be
roughly
described
as
the
country
between Ghaghra and Gomtiwest to the line from Ayodhya to Sultanpur. This
division
included
about
third
of
present
district
which
may
be
roughly
described
as
the
country
between Ghaghra and Gomti east to the line from Ayodhya to Sultanpur. This
division
included
about
two-thirds
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to British
Indiain
1858,
and
to
have
differed
only
in
Very powerful Saadat Ali Khan, the first Nawab of Awadh, who laid the foundation of
Faizabad.
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Gulab Bari in Faizabad is the tomb of Shuja-ud-Daula, The third Nawab of Awadh.
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Bara Imambara in Lucknowis the tomb of Asaf-ud-Daula, the forth Nawab of Awadh.
As the Mughal power declined and the emperors lost their paramountcy and they
became first the puppets and then the prisoners of their feudatories, so Awadh grew
stronger and more independent. Its capital city wasFaizabad. Saadat Khan, the
first Nawabof Awadh, laid the foundation of Faizabad at the outskirt of ancient city
of Ayodhya. Faizabad developed as a township during the reign of Safdar Jang, the
second nawab of Avadh (173954), who made it his military headquarters while his
successor Shuja-ud-daulamade it full fledged capital city. Suja-ud-daula, the third
Nawab of Awadh, built a fort known as Chhota Calcutta, now in ruins. In 1765 he
built the Chowk and Tirpaulia and subsequently laid out the Anguribagh and
Motibagh to the south of it, Asafbagh and Bulandbagh to the west of the city. During
the reign of Shuja-Ud-Daula, Faizabad attained such a prosperity which it never saw
again. The Nawabs graced Faziabad with several beautiful buildings, notable among
them being the Gulab Bari, Moti Mahal and the tomb of Bahu Begum. Gulab Bari is
a striking building of fine properties, standing in a garden surrounded by a wall,
approachable through two large gateways. These buildings are particularly interesting
for their assimilative architectural styles. Shuja-ud-daula's wife was the well known
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Bahu Begum, who married the Nawab in 1743 and continued to reside in Faizabad,
her residence being the Moti-Mahal. Close by at Jawaharbagh lies her Maqbara,
where she was buried after her death in 1816. It is considered to be one of the finest
buildings of its kind in Awadh, which was built at the cost of three lakh rupees by her
chief advisor Darab Ali Khan. A fine view of the city is obtainable from top of the
begum's tomb. Bahu Begum was a woman of great distinction and rank, bearing
dignity. Most of the Muslim buildings of Faizabad are attributed to her. From the date
of Bahu Begum's death in 1815 till the annexation of Avadh, the city of Faizabad
gradually fell into decay. The glory of Faizabad finally eclipsed with the shifting of
capital from Faizabad to Lucknow by Nawab Asaf-ud-daula.[8]
The Nawabs of Awadh were a Persian Shia Muslim dynasty from Nishapur,[9]
[10] who not only encouraged the existing Persian-language belle-lettrist activity to
shift from Delhi, but also invited, and received, a steady stream of scholars, poets,
jurists, architects, and painters from Iran[1]
Saadat Khan Burhanul Mulk was appointed Nawab in 1722 and established his court
in Faizabad[11]near Lucknow. He took advantage of a weakening Mughal Empire
in Delhi to
lay
the
foundation
of
the
Awadh
dynasty.
His
successor
was Safdarjung the very influential noble at the Mughal court in Delhi. Until 1819,
Awadh was a province of the Mughal Empire administered by a Nawab.
Awadh was known as the granary of India and was important strategically for the
control of the Doab, the fertile plain between the Ganges and the Yamuna rivers. It
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was a wealthy kingdom, able to maintain its independence against threats from
the Marathas, the British and the Afghans.
The third Nawab, Shuja-ud-Daula fell out with the British after aiding Mir Qasim the
fugitive Nawab of Bengal. He was comprehensively defeated in the Battle of
Buxar by the British East India Company, after which he was forced to pay heavy
penalties and cede parts of his territory. The British appointed a resident in 1773, and
over time gained control of more territory and authority in the state. They were
disinclined to capture Awadh outright, because that would bring them face to face
with the Marathas and the remnants of the Mughal Empire.
Asaf-Ud-Dowlah, The fourth Nawab of Awadh, who shifted the capital of Awadh
from Faizabad toLucknow.
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In 1798, the fifth Nawab Wazir Ali Khan alienated both his people and the British,
and was forced to abdicate. The British then helped Saadat Ali Khan to the throne.
Saadat Ali Khan was a puppet king, who in the treaty of 1801 ceded half of Awadh to
the British East India Company and also agreed to disband his troops in favour of a
hugely expensive, British-run army. This treaty effectively made part of the state of
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Awadh a vassal to the British East India Company, though they continued to be part
of the Mughal Empire in name till 1819.
Silver rupee of Awadh, struck in the name of the Mughal emperor Shah Alam II at
Lucknow in AH 1229 (=1814-15 CE). The coin features a stylized fish on the reverse,
the dynastic symbol of the Nawabs of Awadh, seen also on the Awadh flag. At this
time, the fiction that Awadh was subject to the Mughal emperor was maintained.
Silver rupee of Wajid Ali Shah, struck at Lucknow in AH 1267 (= 1850-51 CE) and
showing the Awadh coat of arms. Starting in 1819, coins no longer mentioned the
Mughal emperor, but were struck in the nawab's own name.
Coins were struck under the nawab's control for the first time in 1737, at a new mint
opened in Banaras, although the coins named the Mughal emperor, not the nawab.
[12] After the Battle of Buxar, the British seized Banaras, and so the mint was moved
in 1776 to Lucknow. From there, coins in the name of the Mughal emperor continued
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to be struck, and they continued to name Muhammadabad Banaras as the mint. It was
only in 1819 that Nawab Ghaziuddin Haidar finally started to strike coins in his own
name. Soon thereafter, Awadhi coins started to feature the kingdom's European style
coat of arms.
The wars and transactions in which Shuja-ud-Daulawas engaged, both with and
against
the British
East
India
Company,
led
to
the
addition
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son Birjis Qadra son of Begum Hazrat Mahal was crowned ruler, and Sir Henry
Lawrence killed in the hostilities. Following the rebellion's defeat, Begum Hazrat
Mahal and other rebel leaders obtained asylum in Nepal.
In the Indian Rebellion of 1857 (also known as theFirst War of Indian
Independence and the Indian Mutiny), those company troops who were recruited
from the state, along with some of the nobility of the state, were major players. The
rebels took control of Awadh, and it took the British 18 months to reconquer the
region, months which included the famous Siege of Lucknow.
Oudh was placed back under a chief commissioner, and was governed as a British
province. In 1877 the offices of lieutenant-governor of the North-Western Provinces
and chief commissioner of Oudh were combined in the same person; and in 1902,
when the new name of United Provinces of Agra and Oudhwas introduced, the title of
chief commissioner was dropped, though Oudh still retained some marks of its
former independence.
The Tarai to the north of Bahraich including large quantity of valuable forest and
grazing ground, was made over to the Nepal Darbar in 1860, in recognition of their
services during the Revolt of 1857, and in 1874 some further cessions, on a much
smaller scale, but without any apparent reason, were made in favour of the same
Government.[7]
In 1877 the offices of lieutenant-governor of the North-Western Provinces and chief
commissioner of Oudh were combined in the same person; and in 1902, when the
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new name of United Provinces of Agra and Oudh was introduced, the title of chief
commissioner was dropped, though Oudh still retained some marks of its former
independence.
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Nawabs. You can view its architectural beauty taking a trip in river Gomti in evening
time. Nawabs also used to take a view of river at the evening time, so why Sham-eAwadh is so romantic.
There is a saying: 'Sham-e-Awadh, Shubah-e-Benares' meaning evening of Awadh
and morning of Benares (Varanasi) are unique.
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kaliya, nahari-kulchas, zarda, sheermal,Taftan, roomali rotis and warqi parathas. The
richness of Awadh cuisine lies not only in the variety of cuisine but also in the
ingredients
used
and
IN POPULAR CULTURE
The events surrounding the 1856 overthrow of Wajid Ali Shah and the annexation of
Awadh by the British are depicted in the 1977 film The Chess Players by the
acclaimed Indian director Satyajit Ray.
The
movies
of Umrao
Jaan are
based
on
two
cultural
cities
of
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Ghazi-ud-Din Haider.
Nasir-ud-din Haidar.
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Brijis Qadr.
Gallery Strucres
Roomi Darwaza.
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Roomi Darwaza
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Gate of the Loll-Baug at Fyzabad; by Thomas and William Daniell, 1801* (BL).
Roomi Darwaza
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Roomi Darwaza
Roomi Darwaza
Ramparts of Maqbara
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Awadhi cuisine is from the city of Lucknow, which is the capital of the state ofUttar
Pradesh in Central-South Asia and Northern India, and the cooking patterns of the
city are similar to those of Central Asia, the Middle East, and Northern India as well.
The cuisine consists of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Awadh has been
greatly influenced by Mughal cooking techniques, and the cuisine of Lucknow bears
similarities to those of Persia, Kashmir, Punjab and Hyderabad; and the city is known
for Nawabi foods.
The bawarchis and rakabdars of Awadh gave birth to thedum style of cooking or the
art of cooking over a slow fire, which has become synonymous with Lucknow today.
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[1]Their
spread
consisted
of
elaborate
dishes
used
and
AWADHI DASTARKHWAN
Dastarkhwan, a Persian term, literally means a meticulously laid-out ceremonial
dining spread. It is customary in Awadh to sit around and share the Dastarkhwan.
Laden with the finest and the most varied repertoire of the khansamas (chefs), the
Dastarkhwan of the raeis (the rich) were called Khasa (special).
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traditional dastarkhwan with elaborate dishes like kababs, kormas, kaliya, naharikulchas, zarda, sheermal, roomali rotis, and parathas.
Uttar Pradeshi thali (platter) with Naanbread, Daal, Raita, Shahi paneer, and Salad.
The Awadhi/Lucknow dastarkhwan would not be complete unless it had the
following dishes.
QORMA (BRAISED MEAT IN THICK GRAVY),
SALAN (A GRAVY DISH OF MEAT OR VEGETABLE),
QEEMA (MINCED MEAT),
KABABS (POUNDED MEAT FRIED OR ROASTED OVER A CHARCOAL
FIRE),
FOOD COLORING
LAMB
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The menu changes with the seasons and with the festival that marks the month. The
severity of winters is fought with rich food. Paye (trotters) are cooked overnight over
a slow fire and the shorba (thick gravy) eaten with naans. Turnips are also cooked
overnight with meat koftas and kidneys and had for lunch. This dish is called shab
degh and a very popular in Lucknow. The former Taluqdar of Jehangirabad would
serve it to his friends on several occasions during winter.
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Birds like partridge and quail are had from the advent of winter since they are heat
giving meats. Fishis relished from the advent of winter till spring. It is avoided in the
rainy season. In Awadh river fish are preferred particularly rahu (carp), fish kababs
(cooked in mustard oil) are preferred.
Peas are the most sought after vegetable in Awadh. One can spot peas in salan,
qeema, pulao or just fried plain.
Spring (Sawan) is celebrated with pakwan (crisp snacks), phulkis (besan pakoras in
salan), puri-kababs and birahis (paratha stuffed with mashed dal) khandoi (steamed
balls of dal in a salan), laute paute (gram flour pancakesrolled, sliced, and served in
a salan), and colocasia-leaf cutlets served with salan add variety. In summer, raw
mangoes cooked in semolina and jaggery or sugar, make a dessert called curamba.
These dishes come from the rural Hindu population of Awadh.
Activity in the kitchen increases with the approach of festivals. During Ramzan, the
month of fasting, the cooks and women of the house are busy throughout the day
preparing the iftari (the meal eaten at the end of the days fast), not only for the
family but for friends and the poor. Id is celebrated with varieties of siwaiyan
(vermicelli). Muzzaffar is a favourite in Lucknow. Shab-e-barat is looked forward to
for its halwas, particularly of semolina and gram flour. Khichra or haleem, a mixture
of dals, wheat and meat, cooked together, is had during Muharram, since it signifies a
sad state of mind.
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Some dishes appear and disappear from the Lucknow dastarkhwan seasonally, and
others are a permanent feature, like qorma, chapatti, and roomali roti. The test of a
good chapatti is that you should be able to see the sky through it. The dough should
be very loose and is left in a lagan (deep broad vessel) filled with water for half an
hour before the chapattis are made.
Sheermals were invented by mamdoo bawarchi more than one and a half century ago.
They are saffron covered parathas made from a dough of flour mixed with milk and
ghee and baked in iron tandoors. No other city produces sheermals like Lucknow
does and the festive dastarkhwan is not complete without it. Saffron is used to flavour
sweets too.
Utensils are made of iron or copper. Meat kababs are cooked in a mahi tawa (large,
round shallow pan), using a kafgira flat, long handled ladleto turning kababs and
parathas. Bone china plates and dishes have been used in Lucknow since the time of
Nawabs. Water was normally sipped from copper or silver kato ras and not glasses.
The seating arrangement, while eating was always on the floor where beautifully
embroidered dastarkhwans were spread on dares and chandnis (white sheets).
Sometimes this arrangement was made on a takht or low, wide wooden table.
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of both vegetarian and meat dishes that employ the dum style of cooking over a slow
fire that has become synonymous with Lucknow.
Mughlai food is known for its richness and exotic use of spices, dried fruit, and nuts.
The Mughals did everything in style and splendor. Since they ate very rich food they
reduced the number of intake during the day. Mughlai dishes as they are called have
lots of milk and cream with spices to make rich and spicy meal that is the reason why
Mughlai recipes are rich in fat, carbohydrates and proteins.
Awadhi food does not use over a hundred spices as some claim, but use a handful of
uncommon spices. The slow-fire cooking lets the juices absorb into the solid parts. In
addition to the major process of cooking food in Awadhi style, other important
processes, such as marinating meats, contribute to the taste. This is especially the
case with barbecued food that might be cooked in a clay oven of over an open fire.
Fish, red meats, vegetables and cottage cheese may be marinated in curd and spices.
This helps to soften the taste and texture of them as well as remove any undesired
odors from the fleshy materials. They were often cooked on tawa, the flat iron
griddle, as opposed to Mughlai influence and bear a testimony to the local influence
and convenience.
Difference between Awadhi and Mughlai kebabs is that, while the former is usually
cooked on thetawa, the latter is grilled in a tandoor. This is gives the difference in
flavour.
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COOKS
Broadly, there are three categories of cooks in Lucknow. The bawarchis cook food in
large quantities. The rakabdars cook in small gourmet quantities. Rakabdars also
specialize in the garnishing and presentation of dishes. The nanfus make a variety of
roti, chapattis, naans, sheermals, kulchas and taftans.
Normally, one cook does not prepare the entire meal. There are specialists for
different dishes and also a variety of helpers, like the degbos who wash the utensils,
the masalchis who grind the masala, and the mehris who carry the khwan (tray) to
spread on the dastarkhwan. The wealthy had their kitchens supervised by an officer
called daroga-e-bawarchi khana or mohtamim. This officers seal on the khwan
guaranteed quality control.
KEBAB
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SEEKH KEBAB
GALOUTI KABAB
SHAMI KEBAB
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Kebab's are the integral part of Awadhi. Lucknow is proud of its Kebabs. There are
several varieties of popular kebabs in Awadhi cuisine viz. Kakori Kebabs, Galawat ke
Kebabs, Shami Kebabs, Boti Kebabs, Patili-ke-Kebabs, Ghutwa Kebabs and Seekh
Kebabs are among the known varieties.
The kebabs of Awadhi cuisine are distinct from the kebabs of Punjab insofar as
Awadhi kebabs are grilled on a chula and sometimes in a skillet as opposed to grilled
in a tandoor in Punjab. Awadhi kebabs are also called "chula" kebabs whereas the
kebabs of Punjab are called "tandoori" kebabs.
The Seekh Kebab has long been considered a piece de resistance in the Awadhi
dastarkhwan. Introduced by the Mughals it was originally prepared from beef mince
on skewers and cooked on charcoal fire. Now lamb mince is preferred for its soft
texture.
The 100-year old Tunde ke Kabab in Chowk is the most famous outlet for Kababs
even today.[2] Tunde kabab is so named because it was the specialty of a one-armed
chef. The tunde kabab claims to be unique because of the zealously guarded family
secret recipe for the masala (home made spices), prepared by women in the family. It
is said to incorporate 160 spices.
Kakori kabab is considered blessed since it was originally made in the place by the
same name in the dargah of Hazrat Shah Abi Ahder Sahib with divine blessings. The
mince for the kabab comes from the raan ki machhli (tendon of the leg of mutton)
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other ingredients include khoya, white pepperm and a mix of powdered spices that
remains secret.
Shami Kebab is made from mince meat, with usually with chopped onion, coriander,
and green chillies added. The kebabs are round patties filled with spicy mix and tangy
raw green mango. The best time to have them is May, when mangoes are young.
When mangoes are not in season, kamrakh or karonda may be substituted for kairi, as
both having a tart flavour reminiscent of the raw mango.
A variant made without any admixture or binding agents and comprising just the
minced meat and the spices is the Galawat kabab.
An unusual offering is the Pasanda Kebab, piccata of lamb marinated and
then sauted on a griddle.
Boti kebab is lamb marinated in yoghurt and skewered, then well cooked.
Traditionally, Boti Kebab (Lamb) is cooked in a clay oven called a tandoor. You can
achieve an authentic tandoor flavor using your own barbecue grill.
Vegetarian kebabs include Dalcha Kebab, Kathal ke Kebab, Arbi ke Kebab, Rajma
Galoti Kebab (kidney bean kebab cooked with aromatic herbs), Zamikand ke Kebab
(Lucknowi yam kebabs), etc.
CURRY PREPARATIONS
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NAVRATAN KORMA
CHICKEN CURRY
Korma is actually the Indian name for the technique of braising meat. It originated in
the lavish Moghul cuisine wherein lamb or chicken was braised in velvety, spiced
sauces, enriched with ground nuts, cream and butter. While kormas are rich, they are
also mild, containing little or no cayenne or chillies.[3] There are both
vegetarian(navratan korma) and non-vegetarian(chicken, lamb, beef & fish korma)
varieties of korma. Murgh Awadhi Korma is a classic from Lucknow.[4]
Kaliya is a mutton preparation with gravy along with the compulsory inclusion of
turmeric or saffron.
RICE PREPARATIONS
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PULAV
Biryani derives from the Persian word Birian, which means "roasted before cooking."
Biryani is a mixture of basmati rice, meat, vegetables, yogurt, and spices. Lucknow
biryani or awadh airyani is a form of pukki biryani. Pukki means "cooked." Both
meat and rice are cooked separately, then layered and baked. The process also lives
up to the name biryani in the Persian meaning "fry before cooking'.
It has three steps. First, the meat is seared in ghee and cooked in water with warm
aromatic spices till tender. The meat broth is drained. Second, the rice is lightly fried
in Ghee, and cooked in the meat broth from the previous step. Third, cooked meat
and cooked rice are layered in a handi. Sweet flavors are added. The handi is sealed
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and cooked over low heat. The result is a perfectly cooked meat, rice, and a
homogenous flavor of aromatic meat broth, aromatic spices and sweet flavors.[7]
Among various Biryani the Lucknow and Hyderabad style are dominant, with a
friendly rivalry. Chitrita Banerji a Bengali writer in her book Eating India: exploring
a nations cuisine in an inevitable comparison between Awadhi and Hyderabadi
biriyani, picked the Awadhi version as the winner.
The vegetarian version of biryani might have some Textured vegetable protein based
protein balls to present the impression of a meat-based dish for vegetarians.
The difference between biryani and pullao is that pullao is made by cooking the meat
in ghee with warm aromatic spices until the meat is tender, then adding rice and
cooking in the sealed pot over low heat till donebut with biryani, the rice is boiled
or parboiled separately in spiced water and then layered with meat curry or marinade
(depending on the type of biryani), then sealed and cooked over low heat until done.
Tehri is the name given to the vegetarian version of the dish and is very popular in
Indian homes.
BREAD PREPARATIONS
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As wheat is the staple food of the state, breads are very significant. Breads are
generally flat breads; only a few varieties are raised breads. Tawa roti is bread made
on crude iron pans. Improvisations of the roti (or bread) are of different types and
made in various ways and include the rumaali roti, tandoori roti, naan (baked in
atandoor), kulcha, lachha paratha, sheermaal and baqarkhani.
Breads made of other grains have descriptive names only, thus we have Makai ki
roti, Jowar ki roti (barley flour roti),Bajre ki roti (bajra is a grain only grown in
India), chawal-ki-Roti (roti of rice flour).
Chapati is the most popular roti in India, eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Puri are small and deep fried so they puff up.
Paratha is a common roti variant stuffed with fillings of vegetables, pulses, cottage
cheese, and even mince meat and fried in ghee or clarified butter. This heavy and
scrumptious round bread finds its way to the breakfast tables of millions.
Rumali Roti is an elaborately prepared ultra thin bread made on a large, convex metal
pan from finely ground wheat flour. The Urdu word rumaali literally means a
kerchief.
Tandoori Roti is a relatively thick bread that ranges from elastic to crispy consistency,
baked in a cylindrical earthen oven. The Urdu wordtandoor means an oven.
Naan is a thick bread, softer and richer in texture and consistency than the tandoori
roti. It is made from finely ground wheat flour kneaded into a very elastic mass. This
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bread is prepared with a rich mixture of cream, sugar, wheat flour, butter, and
essence.
Sheermaal is a sweetened Naan made out of Maida (All-purpose flour), leavened with
yeast, baked in a Tandoor or oven. It typically accompanies aromatic quorma (gravied
chicken or mutton). Originally, it was made just like Roti. The warm water in the
recipe for Roti was replaced with warm milk sweetened with sugar and flavored with
saffron. Today, restaurants make it like a Naan and the final product resembles
Danish pastry.
Baqarkhani is an elaborate variation of the sheer-maal that is fried on a griddle rather
than baked in a tandoor.
DESSERTS
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Winters are dedicated to halwas of all kinds that came fromArabia and Persia to stay
in India. There are several varieties of these, prepared from different cereals, such as
gram flour, sooji, wheat, nuts and eggs. The special halwa or halwa sohan, which has
four varieties, viz Papadi, Jauzi, Habshi and Dudhiya is prepared especially well in
Lucknow.
The Jauzi Halwa Sohan is a hot favorite even today, but the art of preparing it is
confined to only a few households. Prepared for the most part from germinated
wheat, milk, sugar, saffron, nuts etc., it has love and patience as its vital ingredients.
CHAAT
A CHAAT CORNER
A CHAAT DISH
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GOLGAPPE
This
is
a masala,
or spice mix,
typically
Namak (rock
consisting
salt), coriander,
dried ginger, salt, black pepper, and red pepper. The ingredients are combined and
served on a small metal plate or a banana leaf, dried and formed into a bowl.
CULINARY TERMS
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DHUNGAR
This is a quick smoke procedure used to flavour a meat dish, daIs, or raita. The
smoke permeates every grain of the ingredients and imparts a subtle aroma, which
enhances the quality of the dish. The procedure may be carried out either at the
intermediate or the final stage of cooking. This is a common technique employed
while making kababs.
In a shallow utensil, or a lagan in which meat or mince has marinated, a small bay is
made in the center, and a katori or onion skin or a betel leaf (depending on the dish)
is placed. In it, a live coal is placed, and hot ghee, sometimes mixed with aromatic
herbs or spices, is poured over it and covered immediately to prevent the smoke
escaping. The lid kept on for about 15 minutes, to allow the smoke to flavour the
ingredients. The coal is then removed and the meat cooked further.
DUM DENA
This is a frequently method used in Awadh cooking. 'Dum' literally means 'breath' and
the process involves placing the semi-cooked ingredients in a pot or deg, sealing the
utensil with flour dough and applying very slow charcoal fire from top, by placing
some live charcoal on the lid, and some below. The Persian influence is most evident
in this method though in Awadh it has acquired its own distinct character. The aroma,
flavor, and texture of dum results from slow cooking. This method is employed by a
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number of delicacies such as the Shabdeg, Pulao and Biryani. Any dish cooked by
this method is 'Dum Pukht' or 'Dum Bakht'.
DUM PUKHT
AWADHI CUISINE
Dum pukht (Persian: , "slow oven") has become one of the most refined forms
of cooking in India and Pakistan, even though the technique is no more than 200
years old. Slow oven means cooking on very low flame, mostly in sealed containers,
allowing the meats to cook, as much as possible, in their own juices and bonemarrow.
ORIGINS
The cuisine of Awadh, India is the original cuisine which introduced Dum Pukht to
the
world.
Now
it
is
also
commonly
used
in
other
cuisines
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Dum means to breathe in and pukht to 'cook'. Dum Pukht cooking uses a round,
heavy bottomed pot, a handi, in which food is tightly sealed and cooked over a slow
fire. There are two main aspects to this style of cooking; bhunao and Dum, or
roasting and maturing of a prepared dish. In this style of cuisine, Herbs and spices
play an extremely critical role. The process of slow roasting gently persuades each to
release maximum flavor. And the sealing of the lid; the sealing of the lid of the handi
with dough achieves maturing. Cooking slowly in its juices, the food retains all its
natural aromas and becomes imbued with the richness of flavors that distinguishes
the cuisines.
LEGENDARY ORIGIN
History remembers the Nawabs of Awadh for their love of music and dance,
epicurean delights and grand gestures. When Nawab Asaf-ud-daulah, found his
Kingdom in the grip of famine, he initiated a food for work programme, employing
thousands in the construction of the exquisite Bada Imambara. Large cauldrons were
filled with rice, meat, vegetables and spices and sealed to make a simple, one- dish
meal that was available to workers day and night. Then, one day, the Nawab caught a
whiff of the aromas emanating from the cauldron and the royal kitchen was ordered
to serve the dish.
Gradually refined to please the royal palate, dum pukht cooking soon spread to other
Indian courts of Hyderabad, Kashmir and Bhopal. In each, the maestros that
supervised the kitchen added their own distinctive magic. Apart from this, dum pukht
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also has the distinction of ushering in the art of Indian fine dining in the Indian
cuisine scenario.
GALAVAT
Refers to the use of softening agents is made from raw papaya or kalmi shora to
tenderise meat.
BAGHAR
This is a method of tempering a dish with hot oil or ghee, and spices. It may be done
either at the beginning of the cooking, as in curries, or at the end as for (pulses). In
the former, the fat is heated in a vessel to a smoking point, and after reducing the
flame, spices are added. When they begin to crackle, the same process is carried out
in a ladle, which is immersed in the cooked dish and immediately covered with a lid.
This retains the essence and aroma of the spices, drawn out by the hot ghee.
GILE HIKMAT
Gil, in Persian, means earth or mud, and hikmat implies the procedure of the Hakims.
This method is generally followed to prepare kushtas, which are the ash-like residue
of substances that cannot be consumed in their natural form as they are toxic, for
instance gems or metals.
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The meat or vegetable to be cooked is generally taken whole and stuffed with nuts
and spices. It is then wrapped in a banana leaf or cloth and covered completely with
clay or multani mitti (fuller's earth) to seal it. Then it is buried about 46 inches deep.
Aslow fire is placed on top for six to eight hours. Then the food is dug out and
served.
LOAB
Loab refers to the final stage in cooking, when the oil used during cooking rises to the
surface to give the dish a finished appearance. This occurs mostly with slow cooking
of gravy dishes.
MOIN
It is the shortening of dough. In this process fat is rubbed into the flour and made into
a dough for kachoris or pooris orparathas. This makes the final product crisp, flaky
and crumbly.
ITTR (PERFUMES)
The use of perfumes play an important role in Awadh cuisine they are used to
enhance the aroma of the dish and make it delicate. Most commonly they are made
from musk deer, hunting of which is now banned worldwide.
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CHANDI WARQ
In this process, small pieces of silver are placed between two sheets of paper, then
patted continuously with a hammer until papery thin. These are used to decorat dishes
before presentation, e.g., Chandi kaliya, Moti pulao.
ZAMIN DOZ
In this style of cooking, a hole is dug in the ground and the ingredients are placed and
covered with mud, then a layer of burning charcoal. The cooking takes about six
hours.
UTENSILS USED
BHAGONA
Or the patili is generally of brass with a lid. It is used when a great deal of 'bhunna' or
saute is required. or even for boiling and simmering. It is also used for
preparingYakhni or Salan, Korma or Kaliya.
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DEG/DEGCHI
This is a pear-shaped pot of either brass, copper or aluminium. The shape of this
utensil is ideally suited for the 'dum' method and is used for cooking Pulao, Biryani,
Nehari or Shab Deg.
KADHAI
Kadhai is a deep, concave utensil made of brass, iron or aluminium and is used far
deep frying paoris puri and the like.
LAGAN
Lagan is a Tradition square and shallow copper utensil with a slightly concave
bottom. Used for cooking whole or big cuts of meat or poultry especially when heat
is applied from both the top and bottom.
LOHE KA TANDOOR
Lohe ka tandoor typically is iron tandoor. This is distinct from the clay tandoor,
which is more common in Delhi. It is a dome-shaped iron oven covered with an iron
sheet, used for cooking a variety of breads like sheermal, taftan, and bakarkhani.
MAHI TAWA
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Mahi tawa is the Awadh version of a griddle shaped like a big round, flat bottomed
tray with raised edges. It is used for cooking kababs and, with a cover, other dishes.
SEENI
Seeni is a big thali (round tray), usually used as a lid for the lagan or mahi tawa when
heat must be applied from the top. Live charcoal is placed on it and the heat is
transmitted through it to the food. Thus the indirect heat has the desired effect of
browning and cooking the ingredients. All the copper and brass utensils are almost
always used after 'kalai' or tin plating the insides.
In North India, one of the most famous city for its delicious food is Lucknow.
The traditional food of Lucknow was highly patronized by the Nawabs of
Lucknow during their time, thus giving it a very royal touch. The royal chefs
and cooks were trained to give that distinct royal touch and regal look to
anything they cooked. Every detail was accounted for and it was made sure that
the food looked fit for the Nawabs. Given below are some details of the famous
Lucknowi
food.
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Lucknow
Kababs
One of the famous dishes of Lucknow are the Kababs. There are different
varieties of Kababs but some of the delicious ones are Seekh Kebabs, Galavati
Kababs, Kakori Kebabs, Shami Kebabs, Boti Kebabs, and Patili-ke-Kababs.
The most famous name regarding Kababs in Lucknow is Tunday Kababi, with
their melt-in-the-mouth 'Galavati Kababs'. This variety of Kababs is specially
served with Parathas or the Sheermal, another speciality of Lucknow.
Galavati
Kababs
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Galavati
Kabab
with
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Seekh
Kabab
Lucknow
Biryani
The word Biryani is derived from the Persian word 'Birian'. In Farsi, Birian
means
'Fried
before
Cooking'.
serves
one
of
the
best
Biryani
in
the
world.
One of the most famous places for Lucknow Biryani is Haji Wahid Quraishs
Wahid ki biryani of Aminabad. There are several other Biryani outlets in
Aminabad and Chowk area also.
KEBAB
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A sandwich of dner
Kebab is a wide variety of skewered meals originating in the Middle East and later on adopted
parts of Europe, as well as Central andSouth Asia, that are now found worldwide. In Englis
generally refers more specifically to shish kebab (Turkish: "i kebap") served on the skewer.[1
kebab refers to meat that is cooked over or next to flames; large or small cuts of meat, or even g
on plates, in sandwiches, or in bowls. The traditional meat for kebab is lamb, but depending
prohibitions, it may now be beef,goat, chicken or fish. Like other ethnic foods brought by trav
part of everyday cuisine in many countries around the globe.
History
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The origin of kebab may lie in the short supply of cooking fuel in the Near East. Tradition has i
medieval Persian soldiers who used their swords to grill meat over open-field fires.[
a Moroccan traveller, in India, kebab was served in the royal houses during the Delhi Sultanat
even commoners would enjoy it for breakfast with naan.[3] The dish has been native to
century BCE (archaic period) inHomer's Iliad[6] and Odyssey[2] and in classical Greece, a
of Aristophanes,[7]Xenophon[8] and Aristotle.[9] Excavations
held
in Akrotiri on
the
- krateutai[10]) used before the 17th century BCE. In each pair of the supports, the receptio
absolute equivalence, while the line of small openings in the base constitutes a mechanism
oxygen so that they are kept alight during use.[11][12][13]
National varieties
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Kebabs in Armenia are referred to as khorovats (). The choice of meats used in Ar
lamb, and also include fish. With these meats many times there are additions of tomato, pep
vegetables are usually barbecued on metal skewers. Before barbecuing the meat, it is usually m
for 24-48 hours.
At the same time, kebab in Armenia is used to name a dish prepared of ground meat spiced w
herbs and roasted on skewers.
In Azerbaijan
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Tika kabab and lyula kabab from mutton, as served in Qr, Quba Rayon, north-eastern Azerb
The main varieties include tika kabab, lyula kabab (doyma kabab in some places), tas kababy
tika kabab is sometimes prepared in basdirma (an onion gravy and thyme) and then goes onto
could be adorned with sauce-likepomegranate addon (narsharab) and other condiments, and
in Lavash.
In Bulgaria
In Bulgaria, the word (kebap) refers to meat stews with relatively few or no vegetables
English as different kinds of "kebab" are not perceived as a distinct group of dishes. The Dne
food and is called merely (dner) thus not relating it to the Bulgarian at a
or (Shahlik) is also common and has the same name as in Turkish.
In China
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North, is a variation of kebab originating from the Uyghursin the Western province of Xinjiang
Islamic cuisine.
It has since spread across the rest of the country and become a popular street food.
Small pieces of meat are skewered and either roasted or deep-fried. Common spices and cond
of cumin called "ziran", pepper, sesame, and sesame oil.
Although the most traditional form of chuanr uses lamb or mutton, other types of meat, suc
seafood, can be used as well.
During Chinese New Year, it is common to find fruit kebabs candied and covered with a har
famous Wngfjng in Beijing, it is very common to find many kinds of fruit kebabs of everythi
and seasonal Chinese fruits, as well as scorpions, squids, and various Japanese flavored kebabs a
In Greece
Souvlaki is a popular Greek fast food consisting of small pieces of meat and sometimes vegetab
be served on the skewer for eating out of hand, in a pita sandwich with garnishes and sauce
with fried potatoes. The meat usually used in Greeceand Cyprus is pork, although chicken and la
[edit]In India
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Kebabs in India are more or less similar to most other kebab preparations along with their distin
to the spices native to the sub-continent. All the varieties such as Sheekh, Doner (known as Sh
other forms of roasted and grilled meats are savoured in this part of the world. Some popular kab
Kakori Kebab
Shami Kabab
Kalmi Kebab
Kacche gosht ke chapli kabab
Tunda Kabab (prepared with pumpkin)
Sambhali Kabab
Galawati Kebab
Boti Kebab
Hara Bhara Kabab
Kathi Kabab
Reshmi Kabab
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Lasoni Kabab
Chicken Malai Kabab
Tikka Kabab
Tangdi Kabab (Tangdi meaning leg of the chicken)
Kaleji Kabab
Hariali Chicken Kabab
Bihari Kabab
In Iran
Iranian kabab
Main article: Chelow kabab
Kabab (Persian: )is a national dish of Iran. It is either served with steamed, saffroned basma
this case it is called "Chelow Kabab" (Persian: )) or served with with Persiann
distinct Persian varieties of Kabab.
It is served with the basic Iranian mealaccompaniments, in addition to grilled tomatoes on the
top of the rice. It is an old northern tradition (probably originating in Tehran) that a raw egg yo
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the rice as well, though this is strictly optional, and most restaurants will not serve the rice thi
requested. "Somagh", powdered sumac, is also made available and its use varies based on tastes
a heavy sprinkling on both rice and meat, particularly when used with red (beef/veal/lamb) me
combination of one Kabab Barg and one Kabab Koobideh is typically called Soltani, meaning '
beverage of choice to accompany kebab is doogh, a sour yogurt drink with mint and salt.
In the old bazaar tradition, the rice (which is covered with a tin lid) and accompaniments
followed by the kebabs, which are brought to the table by the waiter, who holds several skewers
flat bread (typically nan-e lavash) in his right. A skewer is placed directly on the rice and while h
rice with the bread, the skewer is quickly pulled out. With the two most common kebabs, barg a
always served. In general, bazaar kebab restaurants only serve these two varieties, though there a
Kabab koobideh
Kabab Koobideh contains: ground meat, onion, salt, pepper, turmeric, and seasoning. These i
until the mixture becomes smooth and sticky. One egg is added to help the mix stick together
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Kabb-e Barg (Persian: ) is a Persian style barbecued lamb, chicken or beef keba
of Kabab Barg - a short form of this name are fillets of beef tenderloin, lamb shank or chicken
Marinade is prepared by the mixture of half a cup of olive oil, three onions, garlic, half teaspoon
One kilogram of lamb is cut into 1 cm thick and 45 cm long pieces. It should be marinated ov
container should be covered. The next day, the lamb is threaded on long, thin metal skewers. It
is barbecued for 510 minutes on each side.Kabab-e Barg
Jujeh kabab
Jje-kabb (Persian: )consists of pieces of chicken first marinated in minced onion and
grilled over a fire. It is sometimes served with grilled tomato and pepper. Jujeh kabab is one
dishes.
Kabab bakhtiari
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Shawarma and other varieties of kebabs can be found at most restaurants representing thi
Shawarma consists of chicken, turkey, beef, veal, or mixed meats being placed on a spit
restaurants), and being grilled for as long as a day. Shavings are cut off the block of meat for ser
block of meat is kept heated on the rotating spit. Although it can be served in shaving
accompaniments), shawarma also refers to a pita bread sandwich or wrap made with shawarma m
In Norway
In Norway, the kebab was introduced by Turkish and Arab immigrants during the 1980s. It soo
after a night out, gaining a cult status among young people during the 1990s[citation neede
symbol of immigration from the Muslim world, and speaking Norwegian with an Arab accen
expressions borrowed from the Turkish, Arabic, Persian and Punjabi languages is sometimes
(Kebab Norwegian).
The kebabs in Norway are served in a variety of ways, commonly in fast-food shops selling both
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kebab roll has become increasingly popular, with the kebab not served in pita bread, but ra
(making it look like a spring roll) for easy consumption. The most "Norwegian" kebab to da
kebab sold at the Inferno Metal Festival. As of 2008, the average price of the kebab in Norway l
8. In Bergen the average price of a kebab is around 50 kr. In Bergen kebab is most common
with two types of sauces, one standard and one optional hot chili variety.
The Norwegian Food Safety Authority in 2007 issued a warning about cheap kebabs. Ac
estimated that more than 80% of kebab shops in Oslo use illegally produced meat. It was wa
dangerous to eat because it could contain salmonella or other bacteria, and that it could be conne
In Pakistan
Pakistani cuisine is rich with different kebabs. Meat including beef, chicken, lamb and fish is u
Kebabs are:
Seekh Kebab (Urdu: )
Shami Kebab (Urdu: )
Chapli Kebab (Urdu: )
Chicken Kebab (Urdu: )
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Kebabs in Malaysia are generally sold at pasar malam (night markets) and in shopping mall fo
after being cut from the spit is pan fried with onions and hot sauce then placed into a pita bread p
condiments such as tomatoes, mayonnaise, onion and lettuce.[citation needed]
In Turkey
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skender kebap
Before taking its modern form, as mentioned in Ottomantravel books of the 18th century,[1
horizontal stack of meat rather than vertical, probably sharing common ancestors with t
Turkish province of Erzurum.
In his own family biography, skender Efendi of 19th centuryBursa writes that "he and his grand
the lamb vertically rather than horizontally, and invented for that purpose a vertical mangal"
known as the inventor of Turkish Dner Kebap.[17][18] With time, the meat took a differe
eventually took its modern shape.[16] The Greek gyro, along with the similar Arab Shawarma
are derived from this dish.[19]
Shish
See also: Shashlik
Shish kebap ("i", pronounced shish, meaning "skewer" is a Turkish word.[20][21]) is a dish c
a skewer and grilled. Any kind of meat may be used; cubes of fruit or vegetables are often thread
vegetables include tomato, bell pepper,onions, and mushrooms.
In English, the word "kebab" usually refers to shish kebab.[4][22]
Dner
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skender kebap, the original dner kebabwith yoghurt and tomate sauce, invented inBursa, Turke
Dner kebab, literally "rotating kebab" in Turkish, is sliced lamb, beef or chicken, slowly roa
The Middle Easternshawarma, Mexican tacosal pastor and Greek gyros are all derived from th
was invented in Bursa in the 19th century by a cook named Hac skender.[23] Dner keb
in pita bread, as it is best known, with salad, but is also served in a dish with a salad and bread
used for Turkish pizzas called pide or "kebabpizza". Take-out dner kebab or shawarma restaura
of Europe. Dner kebab is popular in many European countries, Canada, New Zealand and Aust
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In parts of Europe 'kebab' usually refers to dner kebab in pita. Australian Doner Kebabs are u
are toasted before eating.
In Australia and the UK, kebabs (or dner meat and chips) are most popularly eaten after a nigh
of nightlife culture. As a result, many kebab shops (and vans) will do their main business in the
local pubs and clubs (usually from 10 pm to 4 am). The same applies for Belgium, the Neth
Zealand, Canada, Scandinavia and Italy. It is therefore not uncommon to find similar late-n
holiday-clubbing destinations such as Ibiza and Thailand.
Health concerns about dner kebab, including unacceptable salt and fat levels and imprope
immigrant in Berlin in the 1970s, and became a popular German take-away food during the 19
sold by Turks and considered a Turkish specialty in Germany.
Adana
Adana kebab (or kyma kebab) is a long, hand-minced meat kebab mounted on a wide iron ske
It is generally "hot". A version "less hot" is generally called Urfa kebab.
[edit]Steam kebabSteam kebab (Turkish Buu kebab) is a Turkish kebab dish which is prepare
The casserole's lid is sealed with dough in order to cook the meat in its own juices. Th
onions,garlic, thyme, and other spices. In Tekirda, it is served withcumin; in Izmir, it is served w
Testi kebab
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A dish from Central Anatolia and the Mid-Western Black Sea region, consisting of a mixture of m
a clay pot or jug over fire (testi means jug in Turkish). The pot is sealed with bread dough or foil
Other variants
For a list of kebab variants, see List of kebabs.
Left to right: Chenjeh Kebab, Kebab Koobideh, Jujeh Kebab in an Afghan restaurant.
Kebab Kenjeh
Kenjeh is a popular meat dish in the Middle East. It originated in Iran and was later adopted in
now found worldwide. Lamb is traditionally the meat used in this dish. The ingredients includ
salt, and pepper. It is usually served with rice, grilled tomato, and raw onion. There are
pronunciation of Kenje Kebab .
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Kebab Halabi
Kebab karaz for cherry kebab in Arabic - meatballs (lamb) along with cherries and cherry
pomegranate molasses. It is considered one of Aleppo's main dishes especially among Armenian
Kebab kashkhash - rolled lamb or beef with chili pepper paste, parsley, garlic and pine nuts.
Kebab hindi - rolled meat with tomato paste, onion, capsicum and pomegranate molasses.
Kebab kamayeh - soft meat with truffle pices, onion and various nuts.
Kebab siniyye for tray kebab in Arabic - lean minced lamb in a tray added with chili pepper, onio
Kakori
Kakori kebab is a South Asian kebab attributed to the city of Kakori in Uttar Pradesh, India. Th
famous kebab that takes its name from a small hamlet called Kakori on the outskirts of Lucknow
One such story says that the kakori kebab was created by the Nawab of Kakori, Syed Mohamm
by the remark of a British officer about the coarse texture of the kebabs served at dinner, or
cooks) to evolve a more refined seekh kebab.
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After ten days of research, they came up with a kebab so soft and so juicy it won the praise of th
scorned the Nawab.
The winning formula his rakabdars came upon included mince obtained from no other part but
the leg of mutton), khoya, white pepper and a mix of powdered spices.[31]
Chapli
word Chapli comes from the Pashto word Chaprikh which means flat. It is prepared flat and rou
kebab originates from Mardan and is a common dish in Pashtun cuisine. Mardan is famous for
but also internationally. Chapli Kebab is made of minced meat or chicken, onions, tomatoes, g
cumin seeds, salt, black pepper, lemon juice or promegranate seeds, eggs, cornstarch and coriand
Burrah
Burrah kebab is another kebab from Mughlai Cuisine, fairly popular in South Asia. This is
liberally marinated with spices and charcoal grilled.
Kalmi
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Kalmi kebab a popular snack in Indian cuisine. The dish is made by marinating chicken dru
a tandoor. Various kinds of freshly ground Indian spicesare added to the yogurt used for the ma
prepared, the drumsticks are usually garnished with mint leaves and served with onions andIndia
Galouti
One of the more delicate kebabs from South Asia, made of minced goat / bison / buffalo meat. L
kebab was created for an aging Nawab Wajid Ali Shah of Lucknow who lost his teeth, but not hi
Galawati means melt in your mouth and was perfect for the toothless Nawab who continue
days.
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Traditionally, green papaya is used to make it tender. After being mixed with a few select herbs
reveal what they are exactly), the very finely ground meat is shaped into patties and fried in pure
The original recipe that brought many a smile on the Nawabs face, albeit toothless, and m
supposed to have more than 100 aromatic spices.
The Galouti Kebab is part of the "Awadhi Cuisine". Along with the Lucknowi biryani and Ka
outstanding highlights of the great food tradition from the Awadh region in Uttar Pradesh, India.
Many leading Indian hotel chains have taken to popularising the Awadhi food tradition, with the
de rsistance.
The home of this kebab is Lucknow. It is most famously had at the almost iconic eatery "Tundey
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Lucknow
Biryani
Nahari
with
Kulcha
Nahari a hot favourite of Lucknow is a meat preparation with thick spicy gravy.
In 'Pai ki Nahari' leg and other bones are cooked and bone juice is mixed with a
mouth watering gravy. Nahari was originally a beef preparation eaten with
Kulchas . Now-a-days mutton is also used instead of beef in houses, but the real
taste
comes
with
beef
only.
The best place where beef Nahari is still served in Lucknow is the Rahim's shop
inside Akbarigate, the shop established by Haji Abdul Raheem in 1893, which
has produced some of the best Nahari dishes for the past five generations.
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Nahari
Kulcha
Sheermal
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Lucknow Sheermal
Awadhi Cuisine is a West Central Uttar Pradesh Cuisine found in the state &
Awadh Region. Awadh is a region in the center of the modern Indian State of Uttar
Pradesh.
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Awadhi Cuisine is primarily from the city of Lucknow. The cooking patterns of the
city are similar to those of central Asia, The Middle East & Northern India as well.
The Cuisine Consist of both Vegetarian & Non- Vegetarian dishes. Awadh has been
greatly influenced by Mughal cooking techniques & the cuisine of Lucknow bears
similarities to those of Kashmir, Punjab & Hyderabad and the city is famous for its
Nawabi foods.
The Cuisine of Lucknow has its own distinct individuality & identity. The traditional
food of Lucknow was highly patronized by the Mughals thus giving it a very royal
touch. The royal Chef & cooks were trained to give that distinct royal touch & regal
look to anything they cooked. Every detail was accounted for & it was made sure that
the food looked fit for the Nawabs.
The graciousness of the Awadhi Nawabs the almost magical & mysterious skill of
the legendary makes it easy to see why Indias culinary golden history was as its
resplendent best during the Awadh dynasty.
Lucknow is a city that is very rich in culture as the culture of this city has evolved
through centuries & still evolving today.
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Awadh bring back memories of Wajid Ali Shah, Nawabi Splendor, rich food & flavor,
history returns in the form of Dastaarkhan-e-Awadh.
Dastaarkhan, a Persian term literally means a meticulously laid out ceremonial dining
spread. It is customary in Awadhi to sit around & share the Dastaarkhan laden with
the finest and the most varied repertoire of the khansamas (Chefs).
The bawarchies & Rakabdars of Awadh gave birth to the Dum style of cooking or
art of cooking over slow fire which has become synonymous with Lucknow today.
The people and cook in this region believe that Sahaj Pakey So Meetha Hoi
meaning that which is cooked by slow method is more tasteful.
Their spread consists of elaborate dishes like kebabs, Kormas, Biryani, NahariKulcha, Zardas, Sheermal, Roomali Roti and Warqi Paratha.
The Next best things of the Awadhi cuisine is the vast hoard of kebabs like kakori
kebabs, Galawati kebabs, Shaami Kebab,
Kebab & seekh kebab among the known varieties. The best place to have Kebab in
Lucknow is chowk where there is legendary Tundey kebab along with others like
Rahims.
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The origination of the word kebab is having a great historical significance &
importance. In terms its influences is from Persian word & it means Kum Means
Less & Aab Means Water. So the dish which is cocked in less water is called kebab.
Traditionally Awadhi Cuisine is rich & diverse in flavors using distinct cooking
methodologies and authentic utensils originating from a particular region of India.
The Genesis of this study is that in Lucknow you are never too far from a good
eating joint. Uttar Pradesh is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. The
main genre of Uttar Pradesh cuisine is Awadhi, a type of cuisine found in the state's
Awadh Region. Awadhi Cuisine is famous not only in India but also many places
abroad. Lucknow is also known for its elaborate cuisine, sweetmeat, sweet shops in
the old city dates to 1850s. Everyone in Lucknow knows about the famous tikkas and
kebabs. Awadhi food is the delight of the visitors to Lucknow and attracts a large
number of both national and international tourists, thus plays a very important role in
promoting tourism in Lucknow.
started sprouting from the stalk and before long, the treeturned a healthy green colour
(source: Abdul Sharars Thelast phase of an Oriental Culture). The story may
appearlike an exaggeration but the fact remains that the ingredients that went into the
preparation of the royaldishes were very nutritious.It was unwritten law that the
master would sanction whatever quantity of ingredients the cook demanded.
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Noquestions were asked nor doubts expressed. Anotherpopular story goes that king
Ghazi-ud-din Haider slappedhis vazir Agha Meer for reducing the quantity of ghee
usedby the cook in preparing parathas. The king was no fool.He said that even if the
cook pilfered some ghee, so what? The parathas he made were excellent, while you
rob the whole monarchy and think nothing of it.It was not royalty alone
who pampered their cooks. Thenobility, aristocracy and people of lesser means
toomaintained well stocked and well staffed kitchens from where were turned out
the most exotic of dishes. Begumsand ordinary housewives too preserved in their
kitchensand acquired an excellence that could match the skills of a professional
bawarchi.
Broadly, there are three categories of cooks in Lucknow. The bawarchis cook food in
large quantities. Therakabdars cook in small gourmet quantities. Rakabdarsalso
specialize in the garnishing and presentation of dishes. The nanfus make a
variety of roti, chapattis,naans, sheermals, kulchas and taftans.Normally, one cook
does not prepare the entire meal. There are specialists for different dishes and also a
varietyof helpers like the degbos who wash the utensils, themasalchis who grind the
masala and the mehris who carrythe khwan (tray) to be spread on the dastarkhwan.
The wealthy always had their kitchens supervised by anofficer
called
daroga-e-
bawarchi khana or mohtamim. It was this officers seal on the khwan that
guaranteedquality control.
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The Lucknow dastarkhwan would not be complete unlessit had the following dishes.
Qorma (braised meat in thickgravy), salan (a gravy dish of meat or vegetable),
qeema(minced meat), kababs (pounded meat fried or roastedover a charcoal fire),
bhujia (cooked vegetables), dal,pasinda (fried slivers of very tender meat, usually kid,
ingravy) Rice is cooked with meat in the form in the form of a pulao, chulao (fried
rice) or served plain. There wouldalso be a variety of rotis. Deserts comprise gullati
(ricepudding), kheer (milk sweetened and boiled with wholerice to a thick
consistency), sheer brunj, (a rich, sweet ricedish boiled in milk), muzaffar (vermicelli
fried in ghee andgarnished with saffron). The Lucknowis menu changes with the
seasons and withthe festival which mark the month. The severity of wintersis fought
with rich food. Paye (trotters) are cookedovernight over a slow fire and the shorba
(thick gravy)eaten with naans. Turnips are also cooked overnight withmeat koftas and
kidneys and had for lunch. This dish iscalled shab degh and a very popular in
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friends
and
thepoor.Id
is celebrated with
varieties of siwaiyan
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in a mahi tawa (large, round shallow pan),using a kafgir which is a flat, long handled
ladle forturning kababs and parathas. Bone china plates anddishes were used in
Lucknow since the time of Nawabs.Water was normally sipped from copper or silver
kato rasand not glasses. The seating arrangement, while eating was always on the
floor where beautifully embroidereddastarkhwans were spread on dares and chandnis
(whitesheets). Sometimes this arrangement was made on a takhtor low, wide wooden
table.
Awadhi cuisine is from the city of Lucknow, which is the capital of the state ofUttar
Pradesh in Central-South Asia and Northern India, and the cooking patterns of the
city are similar to those of Central Asia, the Middle East, and Northern India as well.
The cuisine consists of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Awadh has been
greatly influenced by Mughal cooking techniques, and the cuisine of Lucknow bears
similarities to those of Persia, Kashmir, Punjab and Hyderabad; and the city is known
for Nawabi foods.
The bawarchis and rakabdars of Awadh gave birth to thedum style of cooking or the
art of cooking over a slow fire, which has become synonymous with Lucknow today.
[1]Their
spread
consisted
of
elaborate
dishes
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richness of Awadh cuisine lies not only in the variety of cuisine but also in the
ingredients
used
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Uttar Pradeshi thali (platter) with Naanbread, Daal, Raita, Shahi paneer, and Salad.
The Awadhi/Lucknow dastarkhwan would not be complete unless it had the
following dishes.
QORMA (BRAISED MEAT IN THICK GRAVY),
SALAN (A GRAVY DISH OF MEAT OR VEGETABLE),
QEEMA (MINCED MEAT),
KABABS (POUNDED MEAT FRIED OR ROASTED OVER A CHARCOAL
FIRE),
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FOOD COLORING
LAMB
PASINDA (FRIED SLIVERS OF VERY TENDER MEAT, USUALLY KID, IN
GRAVY)
FRESH CAKE MIX
RICE IS COOKED WITH MEAT IN THE FORM IN THE FORM OF A
PULAO,
CHULAO (FRIED RICE) OR
SERVED PLAIN.
THERE WOULD ALSO BE A VARIETY OF ROTIS.
DESSERTS COMPRISE
KHEER (MILK SWEETENED AND BOILED WITH WHOLE RICE TO A THICK
CONSISTENCY),
SHEER BRUNJ, (A RICH, SWEET RICE DISH BOILED IN MILK),
FIRNI
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The menu changes with the seasons and with the festival that marks the month. The
severity of winters is fought with rich food. Paye (trotters) are cooked overnight over
a slow fire and the shorba (thick gravy) eaten with naans. Turnips are also cooked
overnight with meat koftas and kidneys and had for lunch. This dish is called shab
degh and a very popular in Lucknow. The former Taluqdar of Jehangirabad would
serve it to his friends on several occasions during winter.
Birds like partridge and quail are had from the advent of winter since they are heat
giving meats. Fishis relished from the advent of winter till spring. It is avoided in the
rainy season. In Awadh river fish are preferred particularly rahu (carp), fish kababs
(cooked in mustard oil) are preferred.
Peas are the most sought after vegetable in Awadh. One can spot peas in salan,
qeema, pulao or just fried plain.
Spring (Sawan) is celebrated with pakwan (crisp snacks), phulkis (besan pakoras in
salan), puri-kababs and birahis (paratha stuffed with mashed dal) khandoi (steamed
balls of dal in a salan), laute paute (gram flour pancakesrolled, sliced, and served in
a salan), and colocasia-leaf cutlets served with salan add variety. In summer, raw
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mangoes cooked in semolina and jaggery or sugar, make a dessert called curamba.
These dishes come from the rural Hindu population of Awadh.
Activity in the kitchen increases with the approach of festivals. During Ramzan, the
month of fasting, the cooks and women of the house are busy throughout the day
preparing the iftari (the meal eaten at the end of the days fast), not only for the
family but for friends and the poor. Id is celebrated with varieties of siwaiyan
(vermicelli). Muzzaffar is a favourite in Lucknow. Shab-e-barat is looked forward to
for its halwas, particularly of semolina and gram flour. Khichra or haleem, a mixture
of dals, wheat and meat, cooked together, is had during Muharram, since it signifies a
sad state of mind.
Some dishes appear and disappear from the Lucknow dastarkhwan seasonally, and
others are a permanent feature, like qorma, chapatti, and roomali roti. The test of a
good chapatti is that you should be able to see the sky through it. The dough should
be very loose and is left in a lagan (deep broad vessel) filled with water for half an
hour before the chapattis are made.
Sheermals were invented by mamdoo bawarchi more than one and a half century ago.
They are saffron covered parathas made from a dough of flour mixed with milk and
ghee and baked in iron tandoors. No other city produces sheermals like Lucknow
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does and the festive dastarkhwan is not complete without it. Saffron is used to flavour
sweets too.
Utensils are made of iron or copper. Meat kababs are cooked in a mahi tawa (large,
round shallow pan), using a kafgira flat, long handled ladleto turning kababs and
parathas. Bone china plates and dishes have been used in Lucknow since the time of
Nawabs. Water was normally sipped from copper or silver kato ras and not glasses.
The seating arrangement, while eating was always on the floor where beautifully
embroidered dastarkhwans were spread on dares and chandnis (white sheets).
Sometimes this arrangement was made on a takht or low, wide wooden table.
KEBAB
SEEKH KEBAB
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GALOUTI KABAB
SHAMI KEBAB
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The kebabs of Awadhi cuisine are distinct from the kebabs of Punjab insofar as
Awadhi kebabs are grilled on a chula and sometimes in a skillet as opposed to grilled
in a tandoor in Punjab. Awadhi kebabs are also called "chula" kebabs whereas the
kebabs of Punjab are called "tandoori" kebabs.
The Seekh Kebab has long been considered a piece de resistance in the Awadhi
dastarkhwan. Introduced by the Mughals it was originally prepared from beef mince
on skewers and cooked on charcoal fire. Now lamb mince is preferred for its soft
texture.
The 100-year old Tunde ke Kabab in Chowk is the most famous outlet for Kababs
even today.[2] Tunde kabab is so named because it was the specialty of a one-armed
chef. The tunde kabab claims to be unique because of the zealously guarded family
secret recipe for the masala (home made spices), prepared by women in the family. It
is said to incorporate 160 spices.
Kakori kabab is considered blessed since it was originally made in the place by the
same name in the dargah of Hazrat Shah Abi Ahder Sahib with divine blessings. The
mince for the kabab comes from the raan ki machhli (tendon of the leg of mutton)
other ingredients include khoya, white pepperm and a mix of powdered spices that
remains secret.
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Shami Kebab is made from mince meat, with usually with chopped onion, coriander,
and green chillies added. The kebabs are round patties filled with spicy mix and tangy
raw green mango. The best time to have them is May, when mangoes are young.
When mangoes are not in season, kamrakh or karonda may be substituted for kairi, as
both having a tart flavour reminiscent of the raw mango.
A variant made without any admixture or binding agents and comprising just the
minced meat and the spices is the Galawat kabab.
An unusual offering is the Pasanda Kebab, piccata of lamb marinated and
then sauted on a griddle.
Boti kebab is lamb marinated in yoghurt and skewered, then well cooked.
Traditionally, Boti Kebab (Lamb) is cooked in a clay oven called a tandoor. You can
achieve an authentic tandoor flavor using your own barbecue grill.
Vegetarian kebabs include Dalcha Kebab, Kathal ke Kebab, Arbi ke Kebab, Rajma
Galoti Kebab (kidney bean kebab cooked with aromatic herbs), Zamikand ke Kebab
(Lucknowi yam kebabs), etc.
CURRY PREPARATIONS
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NAVRATAN KORMA
CHICKEN CURRY
Korma is actually the Indian name for the technique of braising meat. It originated in
the lavish Moghul cuisine wherein lamb or chicken was braised in velvety, spiced
sauces, enriched with ground nuts, cream and butter. While kormas are rich, they are
also mild, containing little or no cayenne or chillies.[3] There are both
vegetarian(navratan korma) and non-vegetarian(chicken, lamb, beef & fish korma)
varieties of korma. Murgh Awadhi Korma is a classic from Lucknow.[4]
Kaliya is a mutton preparation with gravy along with the compulsory inclusion of
turmeric or saffron.
RICE PREPARATIONS
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PULAV
Biryani derives from the Persian word Birian, which means "roasted before cooking."
Biryani is a mixture of basmati rice, meat, vegetables, yogurt, and spices. Lucknow
biryani or awadh airyani is a form of pukki biryani. Pukki means "cooked." Both
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meat and rice are cooked separately, then layered and baked. The process also lives
up to the name biryani in the Persian meaning "fry before cooking'.
It has three steps. First, the meat is seared in ghee and cooked in water with warm
aromatic spices till tender. The meat broth is drained. Second, the rice is lightly fried
in Ghee, and cooked in the meat broth from the previous step. Third, cooked meat
and cooked rice are layered in a handi. Sweet flavors are added. The handi is sealed
and cooked over low heat. The result is a perfectly cooked meat, rice, and a
homogenous flavor of aromatic meat broth, aromatic spices and sweet flavors.[7]
Among various Biryani the Lucknow and Hyderabad style are dominant, with a
friendly rivalry. Chitrita Banerji a Bengali writer in her book Eating India: exploring
a nations cuisine in an inevitable comparison between Awadhi and Hyderabadi
biriyani, picked the Awadhi version as the winner.
The vegetarian version of biryani might have some Textured vegetable protein based
protein balls to present the impression of a meat-based dish for vegetarians.
The difference between biryani and pullao is that pullao is made by cooking the meat
in ghee with warm aromatic spices until the meat is tender, then adding rice and
cooking in the sealed pot over low heat till donebut with biryani, the rice is boiled
or parboiled separately in spiced water and then layered with meat curry or marinade
(depending on the type of biryani), then sealed and cooked over low heat until done.
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Tehri is the name given to the vegetarian version of the dish and is very popular in
Indian homes.
BREAD PREPARATIONS
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on crude iron pans. Improvisations of the roti (or bread) are of different types and
made in various ways and include the rumaali roti, tandoori roti, naan (baked in
atandoor), kulcha, lachha paratha, sheermaal and baqarkhani.
Breads made of other grains have descriptive names only, thus we have Makai ki
roti, Jowar ki roti (barley flour roti),Bajre ki roti (bajra is a grain only grown in
India), chawal-ki-Roti (roti of rice flour).
Chapati is the most popular roti in India, eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Puri are small and deep fried so they puff up.
Paratha is a common roti variant stuffed with fillings of vegetables, pulses, cottage
cheese, and even mince meat and fried in ghee or clarified butter. This heavy and
scrumptious round bread finds its way to the breakfast tables of millions.
Rumali Roti is an elaborately prepared ultra thin bread made on a large, convex metal
pan from finely ground wheat flour. The Urdu word rumaali literally means a
kerchief.
Tandoori Roti is a relatively thick bread that ranges from elastic to crispy consistency,
baked in a cylindrical earthen oven. The Urdu wordtandoor means an oven.
Naan is a thick bread, softer and richer in texture and consistency than the tandoori
roti. It is made from finely ground wheat flour kneaded into a very elastic mass. This
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bread is prepared with a rich mixture of cream, sugar, wheat flour, butter, and
essence.
Sheermaal is a sweetened Naan made out of Maida (All-purpose flour), leavened with
yeast, baked in a Tandoor or oven. It typically accompanies aromatic quorma (gravied
chicken or mutton). Originally, it was made just like Roti. The warm water in the
recipe for Roti was replaced with warm milk sweetened with sugar and flavored with
saffron. Today, restaurants make it like a Naan and the final product resembles
Danish pastry.
Baqarkhani is an elaborate variation of the sheer-maal that is fried on a griddle rather
than baked in a tandoor.
DESSERTS
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The Jauzi Halwa Sohan is a hot favorite even today, but the art of preparing it is
confined to only a few households. Prepared for the most part from germinated
wheat, milk, sugar, saffron, nuts etc., it has love and patience as its vital ingredients.
CHAAT
A CHAAT CORNER
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A CHAAT DISH
GOLGAPPE
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masala.
This
is
a masala,
or spice mix,
typically
Namak (rock
consisting
salt), coriander,
dried ginger, salt, black pepper, and red pepper. The ingredients are combined and
served on a small metal plate or a banana leaf, dried and formed into a bowl.
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processes, such as marinating meats, contribute to the taste. This is especially the
case with barbecued food that might be cooked in a clay oven of over an open fire.
Fish, red meats, vegetables and cottage cheese may be marinated in curd and spices.
This helps to soften the taste and texture of them as well as remove any undesired
odors from the fleshy materials. They were often cooked on tawa, the flat iron
griddle, as opposed to Mughlai influence and bear a testimony to the local influence
and convenience.
Difference between Awadhi and Mughlai kebabs is that, while the former is usually
cooked on thetawa, the latter is grilled in a tandoor. This is gives the difference in
flavour.
COOKS
Broadly, there are three categories of cooks in Lucknow. The bawarchis cook food in
large quantities. The rakabdars cook in small gourmet quantities. Rakabdars also
specialize in the garnishing and presentation of dishes. The nanfus make a variety of
roti, chapattis, naans, sheermals, kulchas and taftans.
Normally, one cook does not prepare the entire meal. There are specialists for
different dishes and also a variety of helpers, like the degbos who wash the utensils,
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the masalchis who grind the masala, and the mehris who carry the khwan (tray) to
spread on the dastarkhwan. The wealthy had their kitchens supervised by an officer
called daroga-e-bawarchi khana or mohtamim. This officers seal on the khwan
guaranteed quality control.
CULINARY TERMS
DHUNGAR
This is a quick smoke procedure used to flavour a meat dish, daIs, or raita. The
smoke permeates every grain of the ingredients and imparts a subtle aroma, which
enhances the quality of the dish. The procedure may be carried out either at the
intermediate or the final stage of cooking. This is a common technique employed
while making kababs.
In a shallow utensil, or a lagan in which meat or mince has marinated, a small bay is
made in the center, and a katori or onion skin or a betel leaf (depending on the dish)
is placed. In it, a live coal is placed, and hot ghee, sometimes mixed with aromatic
herbs or spices, is poured over it and covered immediately to prevent the smoke
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escaping. The lid kept on for about 15 minutes, to allow the smoke to flavour the
ingredients. The coal is then removed and the meat cooked further.
DUM DENA
This is a frequently method used in Awadh cooking. 'Dum' literally means 'breath' and
the process involves placing the semi-cooked ingredients in a pot or deg, sealing the
utensil with flour dough and applying very slow charcoal fire from top, by placing
some live charcoal on the lid, and some below. The Persian influence is most evident
in this method though in Awadh it has acquired its own distinct character. The aroma,
flavor, and texture of dum results from slow cooking. This method is employed by a
number of delicacies such as the Shabdeg, Pulao and Biryani. Any dish cooked by
this method is 'Dum Pukht' or 'Dum Bakht'.
GALAVAT
Refers to the use of softening agents is made from raw papaya or kalmi shora to
tenderise meat.
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BAGHAR
This is a method of tempering a dish with hot oil or ghee, and spices. It may be done
either at the beginning of the cooking, as in curries, or at the end as for (pulses). In
the former, the fat is heated in a vessel to a smoking point, and after reducing the
flame, spices are added. When they begin to crackle, the same process is carried out
in a ladle, which is immersed in the cooked dish and immediately covered with a lid.
This retains the essence and aroma of the spices, drawn out by the hot ghee.
GILE HIKMAT
Gil, in Persian, means earth or mud, and hikmat implies the procedure of the Hakims.
This method is generally followed to prepare kushtas, which are the ash-like residue
of substances that cannot be consumed in their natural form as they are toxic, for
instance gems or metals.
The meat or vegetable to be cooked is generally taken whole and stuffed with nuts
and spices. It is then wrapped in a banana leaf or cloth and covered completely with
clay or multani mitti (fuller's earth) to seal it. Then it is buried about 46 inches deep.
Aslow fire is placed on top for six to eight hours. Then the food is dug out and
served.
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LOAB
Loab refers to the final stage in cooking, when the oil used during cooking rises to the
surface to give the dish a finished appearance. This occurs mostly with slow cooking
of gravy dishes.
MOIN
It is the shortening of dough. In this process fat is rubbed into the flour and made into
a dough for kachoris or pooris orparathas. This makes the final product crisp, flaky
and crumbly.
ITTR (PERFUMES)
The use of perfumes play an important role in Awadh cuisine they are used to
enhance the aroma of the dish and make it delicate. Most commonly they are made
from musk deer, hunting of which is now banned worldwide.
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CHANDI WARQ
In this process, small pieces of silver are placed between two sheets of paper, then
patted continuously with a hammer until papery thin. These are used to decorat dishes
before presentation, e.g., Chandi kaliya, Moti pulao.
ZAMIN DOZ
In this style of cooking, a hole is dug in the ground and the ingredients are placed and
covered with mud, then a layer of burning charcoal. The cooking takes about six
hours.
UTENSILS USED
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BHAGONA
Or the patili is generally of brass with a lid. It is used when a great deal of 'bhunna' or
saute is required. or even for boiling and simmering. It is also used for
preparingYakhni or Salan, Korma or Kaliya.
DEG/DEGCHI
This is a pear-shaped pot of either brass, copper or aluminium. The shape of this
utensil is ideally suited for the 'dum' method and is used for cooking Pulao, Biryani,
Nehari or Shab Deg.
KADHAI
Kadhai is a deep, concave utensil made of brass, iron or aluminium and is used far
deep frying paoris puri and the like.
LAGAN
Lagan is a Tradition square and shallow copper utensil with a slightly concave
bottom. Used for cooking whole or big cuts of meat or poultry especially when heat
is applied from both the top and bottom.
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LOHE KA TANDOOR
Lohe ka tandoor typically is iron tandoor. This is distinct from the clay tandoor,
which is more common in Delhi. It is a dome-shaped iron oven covered with an iron
sheet, used for cooking a variety of breads like sheermal, taftan, and bakarkhani.
MAHI TAWA
Mahi tawa is the Awadh version of a griddle shaped like a big round, flat bottomed
tray with raised edges. It is used for cooking kababs and, with a cover, other dishes.
SEENI
Seeni is a big thali (round tray), usually used as a lid for the lagan or mahi tawa when
heat must be applied from the top. Live charcoal is placed on it and the heat is
transmitted through it to the food. Thus the indirect heat has the desired effect of
browning and cooking the ingredients. All the copper and brass utensils are almost
always used after 'kalai' or tin plating the insides.
Biryani
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The
name
is
derived
from
the
main centres of biryani cuisine. Local variants of this dish are popular not only in
the Indian Subcontinent but also inSoutheast Asia, the Middle East and within various
Asian expatriate communities globally. Hyderabadi Biryani is the most famous
biryani in India today. Chicken Biryani, Mutton Biryani and Prawns Biryani are the
most known varieties.
Ingredients
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The spices and condiments used in biryani may include, but are not limited
to, ghee, nutmeg, mace,[2]pepper, cloves,[2] cardamom, cinnamon, bay
leaves, coriander, mint leaves, ginger, onions, and garlic. The premium varieties
include saffron.[2] For
non-vegetarian biryani,
the
main
ingredient
that
accompanies the spices is the meatbeef, chicken, goat, lamb, fish or shrimp. The
dish may be served with dahi chutney or Raita, korma, curry, a sour dish
of eggplant (brinjal), boiled egg and salad.
The difference between biryani and pullao is that while pullao may be made by
cooking the items together, biryani is used to denote a dish where the rice (plain or
fried) is cooked separately from the thick sauce (a greatly reduced curry of meat or
vegetables). The curry and the rice are then brought together and layered, resulting in
a dish of the contrasting flavors of flavored rice (which is cooked separate with
spices) and intensely flavored sauce and meat or vegetables. This separation is partly
of necessity: the proportion of meat/vegetables to the rice is high enough to make
biryani a one-dish meal, and the cooking time of each of the main ingredients is
significantly different from each other. In a properly made biryani, the final dish is
dry or minimally moist, with the individual rice grains separate, as opposed to
a risotto, where the rice is of a creamy consistency. However, many biryani recipes
call for the rice to be cooked for three-quarters of the usual time, followed by
layering with the meat/vegetable base, and then a final slow-steaming until fully
done: this approach allows the flavors to blend somewhat.
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Styles
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Biryani of Isfahan
A dish of Burmese biryani (locally known as danpauk), as served at Kyet Shar Soon
in Yangon, Myanmar.
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Iraqi Biryani
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The Sindhi biryani variant of Biryani is very popular inPakistani cuisine and Biryani
of all types are eaten in all parts of Pakistan and the world. Most Biryani cuisines in
Pakistan
combine
elements
of Sindhi Biryani
such
as
the
common
use
of Yogurt recipes.
Bombay Biryani
Bombay Biryani is a popular style of Biryani. Its originated in Mumbai, India. The
ingredients
of
Bombay
Biryani
powder powder,
chillies,
Yellow
food
color,
and Kewra.[3]
Calcutta biryani
Calcutta or Kolkata biryani evolved from the Lucknow style when Wajid Ali Shah,
the last nawab of Awadh was exiled in 1856 to the Kolkata suburb of Metiaburj.
[4] But he did not forget bringing his personal Chef with him as he was very
particular about his food. Due to recession aloo (potato) had been used instead of
meat. Later on that has become the specificity of Calcutta Biryani, though meat is
also served along with it. In addition, Calcutta biryani is much lighter on spices
(Masala)
than
compared
to
other
Biryani's.[5] It
primarily
uses nutmeg, cinnamon, macealong with cloves and cardamom in the yoghurt based
marinade for the meat which is cooked separately from rice. This combination of
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spices gives it a distinct flavor as compared to other styles of biryani. The rice is
flavored with keoda water or rose water along with saffron to give it flavor and light
yellowish color.
Ambur Biriyani
'Ambur Biriyani' is a type of Biriyani cooked in the town ofAmbur in vellore noted
for high Muslim population, once ruled by Nawab of Arcot during 18th century. This
Biriyani
is
famous
in North
Arcot
District and
also
available
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Bombay biryani which was further refined to give a distinct color taste and flavour.
[citation needed] Bhatkali biryani can be of various kind, which include biryani made
from eithermutton, fish, chicken, or shrimp. The biryani is quite different from others
across India in that the onions are used in larger proportions compared to other
regions. The dish is cooked with the meat and onion based sauce being at the bottom
of the cooking pot with a layers of rice on top, the rice and meat are mixed before
serving. Local spices such as cardamom, cloves and cinnamon are used to get the
distinct aroma. Served with Bhatakali kachumber. Bhatkali Biryani is one of the most
common wedding meals in Bhatkal and surrounding towns like Honavar,
Murdeshwar, Manki, Shiroor, Byndoor, Gangolli, Kundapur all the way till
Mangalore.
Memoni biryani
Memoni biryani was developed by the Memon ethnic group and is very similar to
Sindhi Biryani. It has variations though, among families, as do most biryanis, though
theBantva Memons community most commonly makes biryani in this form. Memoni
biryani is made with lamb, yogurt, fried onions, and potatoes, and less tomatoes
compared to Sindhi biryani. Memoni biryani also uses less food coloring compared to
other biryanis, allowing the rich colors of the various meats, rice, and vegetables to
blend without too much of the orange coloring.
Malabar Biriyani
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The Malabar Biriyani, variant of biriyani is very popular inKerala cuisine. This
preparation is popular across the coast of Keralathe Malabar region particularly.
The biriyani may contain chicken, beef, mutton or fish as the main ingredient. The
biriyani is quite different from others across India in that the rice used is generally
mixed with ghee to produce a very rich flavour. Although local spices such as
nutmeg, cashew, cloves and cinnamon are used, there is only a small amount of chilli
(or chilli powder) used in the preparation making the dish much less spicy in
comparison to other biriyanis from across India. The popular Malabar biriyani, which
is the made all along the Malabar area in Kerala from Kozhikkodu (Calicut), Kannur
to Kasargod, with minor or no taste variation. There is special Malabar biriyani,
where chicken in the biriyani is fried.
Dindigul Biriyani
The Dindigul biryani originated from the Muslim populations, but the recipe was
later modified by theTelugu speaking populations who starred serving them in small
restaurants nearby. Dindigul being a major commodity market for agricultural
produce, the confluence of farmers from neighboring districts to sell their produce to
wholesale mandis, a visit to famous Biryani hotels became a must. In recent years
few Dindigul Biriyani chanis has established their chains in most towns in Tamil
Nadu as well as other major cities in India.[7]
Thallapakatti biryani
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This variety of biryani is quite popular in south India particularly in Dindigul, Tamil
Nadu. There are quite a number of eateries serving this type of briyani. Thallapakattu
literally means turban in Tamil.
Beary Biryani
The Beary Community is a small Muslim Community from Dakshina Kannada with a
very distinctive cuisine. The biryani is a ubiquitous feature of the Beary feast and no
major celebration is complete without it- from Eid to weddings. The lesser
known Beary biryani is famous along the west coast as it is light, less spicy and is
easy to digest. Beef, chicken, mutton, fish and prawns are the usual meat used for
the Beary Biryani. Though Mutton is the first choice meat. The basmati rice is cooked
separately and flavored with ghee and spices like star anise, cinnamon, cardamon and
cloves. The meat is cooked separately with onions, garlic, ginger, fresh coriander
leaves. When the gravy thickens, the rice and the meat are layered, topped with
caramelized onions, fresh mint leaves, roasted cashew nuts and sprinkled with ghee
and saffron water. The Biryani is then steamed. This cooking process ensures that the
rice in the biryani is fluffy and light without requiring too much ghee or oils while the
meaty juices are incorporated into the rice. Beary biryani is served with chicken
kebabs and raita. It tastes best when left to sit for a few hours or overnight.
Karachi Beef biryani
The Karachi Beef Biryani variant of Biryani is very popular in Pakistani cuisine and
Biryani of all types are eaten in all parts of Pakistan and the world. Most Biryani
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cuisines in Pakistan combine elements of Karachi Biryani such as the common use
of Yogurt recipes. It is made by recipes of People of Karachi who brought rich culture
and trend in Pakistan. With the passage of time, all Biryani recipes of the
subcontinent amalgamated in one and a common Karachi Biryani emerged. People of
Karachi are famous for their traditional cooking trends and a vast variety of recipes.
Types
Kacchi biryani
Kacchi Biryani is a special preparation of the dish. It is called 'Kacchi (raw)
because raw meat and rice are cooked together. Kacchi Biryani is same as Kacchi
Yeqni, meaning raw marinated meat cooked with rice. It is cooked typically with goat
meat (usually 'khasi gosht', which is meat from castrated goats and often simply
referred to as mutton) or with lamb, and rarely with chicken or beef. The dish is
cooked layered with the meat and the yogurt based marinade at the bottom of the
cooking pot and the layer of rice (usually basmati rice) placed over it. Potatoes are
often added before adding the rice layer. The pot is usually sealed (typically with
wheat dough) to allow cooking in its own steam and not opened till ready to serve.
The challenge in the art of cooking kacchi biryani is to cook the meat till tender
without overcooking the rice. When serving up the dish the chef takes a bit of rice
from the top layer and meat from the bottom layer and deftly serves it up together. A
boiled egg and mixed salad often accompanies the dish. This is one of the most
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Shrimp Biryani
This particular variation of Biryani brings out the tender and delicate flavor of
shrimp. Unlike other kinds of biryanis, it's quicker to prepare and does not require
long hours of complex marinating procedures. It's usually served with a side of
baingan masaledar.[9][10]
Fish biryani
Fish Biryani has the same spices as Sindhi Biryani or Shrimp Biryani and uses
different
varieties
of
fish
instead
In Europe and North America, salmon is the most popular fish used in Fish Biryani. It
is also known as fish khichdi in Britain.
Daal biryani
Daal Biryani offers the addition of daal to the ingredients of vegetable biryani.
Addition of daal enhances the nutritional value, and with basmati rice, colorful
vegetables, spices and fragrance.
International styles and variations
Burmese biryani
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Iranian beriani
During the Safavid dynasty, a dish called Berian Polo (Nastaliq script: ) was
made with lamb or chicken, marinated overnight with yogurt, herbs, spices, dried
fruits like raisins, prunes orpomegranate seeds and later cooked in a tannour oven.
It was then served with steamed rice.[12]
In its more original form, in some cities the dish is known as dam pokht/dampokhtak. The compound in Persian means "steam-cooked"a reference to the
steamed rice that forms the basis of the dish. This name is still in common use in Iran
alongside "beriani". In Southeast Asian countries such as Burma/Myanmar, this older,
general Persian term is in common use, as danpauk.
In the central Iranian city of Isfahan, Berian is made with cooked mutton or lamb,
which is stewed and minced separately, and then grilled in special small round
shallow pans in an oven or over a fire. The meat is generally served with
powdered cinnamon in a local bread, usually "nan-e taftoun", but also occasionally
"nan-e sangak".
Biryani in the Middle East
Biryani ( )is also popular throughout the Middle East, particularly Iraq.
[13] Typically with Iraqi biryani the rice is usually saffron-based with either lamb or
chicken being the meat or poultry of choice. Iraqi biryani is usually quite mild in
terms of its spicyness when compared to its south-east Asian variants. Some
variations include vermicelli or mixed nuts and raisins spread liberally over the rice.
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will consist of chicken or meat mixed with garlic/ginger, yogurt, mint and coriander
as herbs, fenugreek, cardomom, cinnamon, cloves etc.
The difference with the Dum biryani is that the Mauritians added fried potatoes and
roasted cumins to the gravy in replacement of kashmiri chilli generally used in the
Hyderabadi version.
The rice will be flavoured with Zafraan + cardomoms, cinnamon and whole cumins.
Cooking is slow and meticulous as with the hyderabadi recipe
Nasi kebuli
Nasi kebuli is an Indonesian spicy steamed rice dish cooked in goat broth, milk and
ghee and popular among the Arab community in Indonesia and Betawi
people in Jakarta. Nasi kebuli is descended fromKabuli Pulao which is an Afghani
rice dish, similar to Biryani served on the Indian subcontinent.
Other mixed rice dishes
Arroz
con
Pollo, Arroz
con
gandules, Platillo
Moros
Cristianos, Gallo
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RESTAURANTS
The city's restaurants serve a variety of continental, Chinese and Indian cuisine. Some
of them are :
Brij Ki Rasoi, Sitapur Road, Ph : 0522 - 2394535, 2734551-52
Naushi Jaan, China Bazar, Ph : 0522 - 2280294
Grand Princess, Sagar International 14-A, Jopling Road. Ph : 0522 - 2206644,
226601-05,
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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
1) Problem Definition:
The Problem Addressed in this study throws light on role of Awadhi Cuisine in
promoting tourism with special reference to Lucknow.
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2) Research Approach:
3) Data Collection:
a. Primary Data will be collected through Field Survey with the help of
structured questionnaire which will be administered to the tourist
(Domestic & Foreign) visiting Lucknow.
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Data thus procured through primary & secondary sources will be systematically
classified, tabulated (tables/pictures, charts/graphs) and interpreted to generate
findings.
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Friends
Television
Newspaper
Any other Source
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Q.7How you think that any changes in the AwadhiCuisine will help in the betterment
of the same ?
Yes
No
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CONCLUSION
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One of the old & richest cuisine of India has now becomelimited in small
region. They has been great attempt at bringing back the glory of thepast. There are
no famous chefs except chef qureshi who really donethe great work for the Cuisine
of Awadh
SUGGESTIONS
We have to introduce the Cuisine of Nawabs to different kindof people and region in
more effective way for exampleDumpukht is doing for all over the country.As well as
in this age of experimentation fusion of cuisines isattracts lots of people for example
last year Hotel NikoMetropolitan fused Awadhi the Japinese cuisine and peoplereally
appreciated the concept.
Appendix
This section will consist of any supplementary information available on the subject in
the form of annexure such as sample questionnaire, etc.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
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This chapter will have details of references used for developing the study.
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http://www.awadh.in/awadhi-cuisine.php
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Awadhi_cuisine
The Subject of Awadhi food and its role in promoting tourism is a very new one. It
brings to life a number of recipes and techniques that had gone into oblivion, and
with it a new interest in this rich form of cuisine, it opens an enormous future for the
refined international palate, the art of cooking and above all the promotion of
Lucknow.
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