North Indian cities are famous for its culinary expertise and delicious dishes. Bareilly being one of them is also not an exception. Be it Mughlai or other non vegetarian cuisine, be it a kebab dish or a curry, be it spicy or a mild one, Bareilly has it all in its kitty. If you are traveling to this place for any purpose, you just cannot ignore the delicious igniting spice smells here. Even, who is not a connoisseur of food, turns to a foodie here.
The Mughal taste
This is a place of Kebab as Mughal Empire ruled here once. The local people have the perfect Mughlai kebab recipe, which you can taste here. The primary mention should be of Sheekh Kebab, which is available in every food joint of Bareilly; even in roadside stalls. A superb combination of minced meats, aromatic herbs and grilled spices cooked in medium flame. This preparation is a mouth-watering one and no one can ignore to taste it. The other special mention should be Nahari, which, on the other hand, is a non-vegetarian preparation made of goat meat. Now you know what exactly to order when you are thinking of food in train.
Chat corner to look for
The street foods are as yummy as the main dishes are here. If you miss them you are a sheer looser. Be it Aloo Tikki or Fruit Chaat, you have to taste it. When you choose Aloo Tikki, you will get to know that it is prepared with boiled potatoes, which are slightly fried before serving with pudina chutney. You cannot also afford to miss the fruit chaat served here. A variety of seasonal fruits are mixed with boiled potatoes and lemon juice and spices are sprinkled on it. It is a perfect food during summer. It helps to beat the heat, keeping the water balance in a body normal. This is a perfect cooler in sultry summer.
One also has to try out the Pani Batashe there, which is commonly known as Gol gappe to the rest of India. Here chickpeas are mixed with boiled potatoes and then soaked in tamarind water before serving.
Sweetness around
Revri and Gajak are the two most common crispy sweets served in Bareilly. They are the unique preparations of this region. These are the famous munchies that one has to taste when traveling to Bareilly. But there are other varieties too. One can also gorge on Rabdi, Jalebi, Milk Cakes and gulab jamun served there. But these dishes are not unique to that place.
Bareilly people are complete foodie. They love to eat and love people who again love to eat. They serve food with great love and care. The varieties that are available here are worth trying. One cannot afford to miss out the dishes prepared here. If you are a kebab lover, then this is a right place for you. If you love chaats and snacks, then also this place will satisfy you. So, gorge on the foods here.