Agra offers diverse cuisine, from spicy chaats to mouth watering deserts. One such popular delicacy of Agra is the Petha which is made with ash gourd. The Pethas can be found in different flavors and each of them are loved by everyone. Apart from that, there are dozens of delicious food that you not like to miss out, such as the famous chaat of Agra. You can find a mix of South-Indian, North-Indian, and Punjabi dishes with special influence of Mughal cuisine.

Petha

The popular soft candy of Agra which is made with ash gourd, available in different flavors like rose, saffron, paan, chocolate, and more.

Bedai with Aloo Sabzi

it’s a popular breakfast snack of Agra, made with lentil stuffed puris and served with spicy aloo sabzi.

Jalebi

Crispy, fried, and dipped in sugar syrup, jalebi is an exotic dessert snack of Agra. Often served with bedai as well for a sweet salty flavor.

Mughlai Biryani

A popular rice dish inspired from Mughal cuisine, marinated with meat, saffron, and various spices.

Nihari

Another popular Mughal dish which was served as a breakfast meal, slow cooked meat stew.

Korma

Spicy and creamy curry made with mutton and chicken and served with naan and rice.

Kababs

Delicious succulent meat skewers. Grilled or fried and served hot with mint chutney.

Frankie Roll

A popular street food of Agra. Soft flatbread stuffed with spiced chicken or paneer.

Lassi

Popular yogurt drink served cold in rose and cardamon flavor, topped with thick malai.

Thandai

Refreshing cold milk drink which is topped with almonds, fennel, and other spices.

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