Cuisine & Must Try Dishes

Specialties from Different Cities

Each region of UP has its own signature dish that food lovers must try.

• Mathura Peda (Mathura) – A rich, caramelized milk sweet made with khoya.
• Petha (Agra) – A famous translucent sweet made from ash gourd, available in flavors like Kesar, Paan, and Chocolate.
• Gujiya (Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi) – A crispy, sweet dumpling stuffed with khoya, coconut, and dry fruits.
• Malaiyo (Varanasi – Winter Special) – A light, frothy milk dessert available only in winters.
• Banarasi Paan (Varanasi) – A betel leaf delicacy with a blend of aromatic flavors.