Enjoy a Heritage Walk and savour age-old Recipes with a Local in Lucknow, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Explore the gems of Lucknow with a local! Join your host Askari on a heritage walk followed by a scrumptious homemade meal prepared by local families using their age-old recipes. Askari will enlighten you about Qaiser Bagh and its expansive area and guide you as you relish some of the most authentic Lucknowi food one can find. None of the dishes are commercially available in restaurants! This is a truly unique experience one can’t miss when in Lucknow.
Description & Instructions When Visiting Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Explore the gems of Lucknow with a local! Join your host Askari on a heritage walk followed by a scrumptious homemade meal prepared by local families using their age-old recipes. Askari will enlighten you about Qaiser Bagh and its expansive area and guide you as you relish some of the most authentic Lucknowi food one can find. None of the dishes are commercially available in restaurants! This is a truly unique experience one can’t miss when in Lucknow.
Do not miss this unique opportunity where you will get to enjoy a heritage walk of Qaiser Bagh with a local which will be followed by enjoying a rare Awadhi meal experience capturing several age-old family recipes. Meet your host Askari at a beautiful old bungalow on JC Bose Road, Qaiser Bagh, Lucknow from where you will begin the heritage walk. The walk details the beautifully symmetric palace and gardens. It explores the area that was called the China Bazaar, which was famous for its pottery.
After getting back to the bungalow (which is a concept space that curates recipes from old family homes) you can head to the dining table where you will be served dishes that are only prepared at the homes of these families. Savour dishes like Kacche Qeeme ke Kebab (A preparation of minced mutton, raw papaya with spices), Aloo Ghosht (spiced potatoes and mutton cooked on slow flame), Khatte Baingan (Eggplant cooked in tamarind and spices) and much more!
The entire experience can last for 3-4 hours.
Please note: This is a heritage walk coupled with a meal served at a commercially setup bungalow, although cooked by home-chefs who are locals of Lucknow.
Sample Menu
• BALANGE KA SHARBAT – Chia Seed Cooler
• DAL KE SHAMI KEBAB (VEG) – A preparation of chickpea lentils flavoured in aromatic spices
• ALOO QATLI (VEG) – Sliced potatoes flavoured in spices cooked on slow flame.
• KACCHE QEEME KE KEBAB (NON-VEG) – A preparation of minced mutton, raw papaya with some amazing spices.
• SHAMI KEBAB (NON-VEG) – A preparation of minced mutton, chickpea lentils flavoured in aromatic spices.
• BARI AALOO (VEG) – Green gram balls and potatoes cooked in spices.
• KHATTE BAINGAN (VEG) – Eggplant cooked in tamarind and spices.
• AALOO GOSHT (NON VEG) – Potatoes and Mutton flavoured in spices cooked on slow flame.
• QEEMA DO PYAZA (NON VEG) – Minced mutton cooked with two types of onions, cooked and raw, hence the name ‘Do pyaaza’
• SHAHI TUKDA AND PHIRNI – Shahi Tukda is the Indian version of the bread pudding while Phirni is ground rice, milk and sugar cooked on slow flame.
Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Lucknow, India
Trip Category: Food, Wine & Nightlife >> Cooking Classes
