BEST SWEETS IN LUCKNOW.
While Lucknow is famous for delicacies like kebabs and biryani, what a lot of people may not know is that the city also has a drool-worthy selection of saccharine delights that are guaranteed to fulfil every sweet lover’s wildest dreams.
So, whether you visit the city on a business trip or are simply visiting friends and family, you must find some time to visit these iconic eateries and try the city’s novelty Nawabi desserts. Lucknow is famous for delicacies like Malai ki Gilori, Makhan Malai, Zafrani Kheer and Lucknow ki Revdi among others. Getting an idea of the richness of the sweets here, are you?
So, get ready to start exploring the best sweets in Lucknow. Here are the 7 legendary sweets you must try in Lucknow!
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8. GULABI CHAI
Even though Lucknow is famous for its more meaty delicacies including savoury meat dishes and signature Nawabi fare, the city also has its fair share of deliciously sweet brews. While not exactly a dessert, Gulabi Chai or Rose Tea is sweet Lakhnawi sensation that will tickle your taste buds and leave them satisfied. This unique take on the traditional Kashmiri Chai is flavoured with saffron, cardamom, and kewra that give this tea an enhanced regal taste and is a must-try for all tea-lovers out there! Where: Akbari Gate, Chowk, Lucknow.
7. NAWABI ZAFRANI KHEER
As the name indicates, this twist on the traditional kheer makes it more flavorful and delicious. The rice pudding is cooked with strands of rich saffron and cardamom and then topped with a sheet of pure silver, almond slivers and ghee-fried cashew nuts, making this a Nawabi kheer in every aspect. Where: Dastarkhwan, BN Road, Lalbagh, Lucknow.
6. MAKHAN MALAI
Here’s another winter delight that you must try the next time you are in Lucknow. Made by churning dew-exposed milk into frothy butter, and then finally into a delicate concoction, this lighter-than-air delight is flavoured with cardamom that makes it even more ethereal and refreshing. Nevermind the calories, enjoying a plate of frothy Makhan Malai is one of the best ways to indulge your sweet tooth when in Lucknow. Where: Chowk, Lucknow.
5. PRAKASH KULFI FALOODA
A long-celebrated Lucknow institution, Prakash ki Kulfi knocks all other kulfis right out of the park. Churned by hand and stuffed with almonds and pistachios, this kulfi is the real deal. The falooda is bright orange and dripping in sweet syrup. A heavenly delight for the intense Indian summers, this chilled delight should definitely be on your itinerary when you visit the city. Where: Prakash Kulfi, Aminabad, Lucknow.
4. LUCKNOW KI REVDI
While Lucknow is famous for delicacies that are quite rich, here’s something healthy for those searching for low-calorie delights. Lucknow ki Revdi refers to candy-sized disks made with roasted sesame seeds, sugar and ghee. These hard candy disks are delightful in winter and also come in exotic flavours like rose or Gulab Revdi. Where: Near Charbagh Railway Station, Lucknow.
3. KALI GAJAR KA HALWA
A seasonal delicacy available during the winters, kali gajar ka halwa is made with, you guessed it right, black carrots that are available during the winter season. A regional variation of the traditional gajar ka halwa, this halwa is a rich shade of purple, pleasing to both the eyes and the taste buds. So, if you are ever in Lucknow during the winters, make sure you give this sweet dish a try. We recommend Ram Asrey, one of the best sweet shops in Hazratganj, Lucknow. Just enjoy this rich halwa without worrying about the calories, trust us, it will be worth it! Where: Ram Asrey, Nawal Kishore Rd, Hazratganj, Lucknow.
2. SHAHI TUKDA
Another sweet Nawabi delight, the Shahi Tukda is a crispy, syrupy bread pudding that consists of fried pieces of bread soaked in sugar syrup and served with a generous serving of rabdi. As the story, goes, this regal delicacy was initially made with sheermal but the traditional recipe swapped it for bread as the times changed! Another rich piece of Lucknow’s culinary history, the sheer decadence of the Lakhnawi Shahi Tukda lives up to its name with its rich texture and exotic flavours that include cardamom, rose, and saffron. Try this deep-fried dessert for a taste of Nawabi nazakat (delicacy) and nafasat (sophistication)! Where: Naushijaan, Tulsi Theatre Building, Hazratganj, Lucknow.
1. MALAI KI GILORI
Ever heard of Banarasi paan? Well, we are talking about a delicate, sweet paan that consists of multiple layers of malai that will make you forget every paan you have ever tried! This delicate sweet is topped off with a thin sliver of silver and garnished with a few strands of saffron or sliced pistachios. This melt-in-your-mouth dessert is surprisingly light, delightfully sweet and of course, decadently delicious. Where: Ram Asrey, Near Leela Theatre, Nawal Kishore Road, Hazratganj, Lucknow.
So, which do you think is the best among sweet delicacies that Lucknow is famous for? Let us know in the comments section below. Inbox me know on Instagram @ My Yellow Plate