Mutton Yakhni Pulao · Uttar Pradesh. A gentle, aromatic pulao in the Awadhi and Mughlai tradition: mutton simmered in a fennel and coriander-scented stock, then the rice cooked in that golden yakhni until every grain is full of flavour.
Gulab Jamun · Uttar Pradesh. Soft khoya dumplings fried slowly to a deep brown and soaked in a warm cardamom and rose syrup.
Lucknowi Mutton Korma · Uttar Pradesh. Awadhi slow-cooked mutton in a pale, fragrant gravy of yogurt, browned onion and nut paste, scented with saffron, cardamom and kewra.
Malai Kofta · Uttar Pradesh. Golden paneer and potato dumplings with a raisin-cashew centre, served in a silky, mildly sweet cashew-cream gravy.
Aam Panna · Uttar Pradesh. A sweet-sour summer cooler from Uttar Pradesh made with roasted raw mango, roasted cumin, black salt and mint.
Saffron Rice Kheer · Uttar Pradesh. Rice slow-cooked in full-cream milk with saffron and cardamom until thick and creamy, topped with pistachios.