The weekend is here and it’s time to relax. As soon as the clock hit 5 on Friday night, we finished all of our work and started planning for Saturday and Sunday. While some of us enjoy chatting with friends over brunch or drinks, some prefer to stay home, relax and watch a movie/series. Then there are some people who love to cook and throw lavish parties on the weekends. If you are one of the third categories, then here we have a great surprise for you. Guess ?! We’ve curated a list of our favorites from Lucknow that will help you have a delicious meal this weekend. Each of these dishes has a rich flavor, rich aroma and distinct cooking style. Besides, they are very royal and lavish. That sounds great; right? Check out the recipes below.
Here are Lucknowi’s 5 recipes for weekend indulgence:
Shami Kebab:
A party is not complete without a barbecue. Agree much? Hence, we found this wonderful shami kebab recipe to kick-start your dinner party. This particular kebab is made with chicken, but you can always substitute chicken for lamb. Click here for the recipe.
In the photo: Chicken shami kebab
Sultani Dal:
A popular dish in Lucknow, it is made with arhar dal and reflects the traditional Mughlai taste, which is rich, aromatic and creamy. Besides some aromatic seasonings, this dal recipe also includes milk, cream, yogurt, onions, and peppers. Click here for the recipe.
Dum Murgh Ki Kacchi Biryani:
How can we not talk about the famous Lucknowi biryani?! Marinated raw meat, slow cooked with rice, curd, saffron and other spices, this dish is all about taste and aroma. In fact, it would not be an exaggeration to say that dum murgh biryani defines the culinary culture of the royal family of Lucknow. Click here for the recipe.
Lamb Korma:
If you’re looking for a gravy to pair with roti or naan, check out this delicious recipe. It’s called lamb korma. Juicy pieces of meat, dipped in a spicy sauce, lamb korma leaves you spellbound. Besides, this is a super easy lamb recipe that only takes an hour to prepare. Click here for the recipe.
Shahi Tukda:
Known as a royal dessert, this dish is prepared with bread, dipped in saffron-infused milk. Here, we have a shahi tukda recipe with a bit of fruit to it. Here we include pineapple in the recipe. Click here for the recipe.
Try these dishes and let us know how you like them. Happy weekend everyone!
