Craving for some heirloom meal? Or planning to go out on a culinary trip around? Well, Lucknow is the place for you then!
Why not give an absolutely delicious and out-of-the-world ‘Awadhi Cuisine’ a try this time? Experience a whole new level of ‘mehmaan-nawazi’ and dig into some impeccably mouth-watering Awadhi platter in the 70-year-old bungalow, Naimat Khana in Lucknow.
Opened in 2018, inside a 70-year-old bungalow, this restaurant is known to cater exclusive and authentic Awadhi meals to tourists. And not to mention, the food served here is also celebs-approved.
How The Food Is Cooked In Naimat Khana?
Are you wondering about the ingredients they use? Or how the food is being prepared in Naimat khana? And what makes it unique from the others? Fret not.
We know what all is crippling in your mind, and that’s why we’re here to throw some light on the methods they use in Naimat/Neemat Khana to prepare the authentic Awadhi cuisine.
Centuries back, when there used to be no refrigerators, people in the Awadh region (North-Eastern part of Uttar Pradesh) practiced the art to preserve the leftover food. It’s no secret that cooking an Awadhi-style meal is extremely time-consuming and also, not everyone’s cup of tea.
Women back then used to store dried foods in cabinets. Each dish would be kept over clay bowls to prevent ant infestation. Also, it was then covered with mesh to allow proper airflow/ventilation to avoid wastage of food. Similarly, here in Naimat Khana, they still use the ancient ways to prepare or store food to retain the quality and authenticity of Awadhi cuisine.
So, why not leave it all to the experts? And, just sit back & indulge in deliciousness brought to you from the land of Awadh by the original settlers of Lucknow?
Not Your Random Gourmet Affair
If you want to experience the diverse gastronomy culture of Lucknow, Naimat Khana should definitely be on your list. We promise you’d have a culinary experience of a lifetime, and return home with a gallery full of gourmet memories. Not just that, even the interiors of the restaurant has been designed in Awadhi-style to lift up your mood and make you travel back in time.
Recipes For The Soul
The authentic dining experience at Naimat Khana feels like no other. Every piece of food passing down the throat seems like tasting heaven. Cooked to perfection, with a tuneful blend of spices, the Awadhi-style meals served here are quite subtle in taste. The aromatic Mutton Bhindi Gosht, Yakhni and Shorbe ka Qorma are a must-try here.
Also, the restaurant offers quite a delectable & decent range of vegetarian options. And dishes like Khatte Baingan, Ghuiyan ka Salan, Kadhai Paneer, Shahi Tukda, Aloo Qatil with Roghani Tikiyan and Rooh Afza with chia seeds are a few of the unmissable things here.
So, what are you waiting for? It’s time to splurge in the deliciousness of gourmet Awadhi cuisine.
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