Local cuisine of Varanasi
If you ask anyone in India as what is a famous food in Varanasi, everyone can reply without a second thought- It’s banarasi Paan.
As Varanasi is a city in Uttar Pradesh, the cuisine here is Awadhi, North Indian, and Chaat (Savory snacks). There are plenty of good food, which you can find anywhere in the city. Well, we bring to you the food worth giving a shot on your visit to Varanasi.
Banarasi Paan
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Paan, or betel leaves is usually an after meal mouth freshener. But, may be because the taste is so amazing, people in Varanasi chew Paan all the time. Deepak Tambul Bhandar near Dashashwamedh Ghat is famous all over the city for its traditional style of making Paan.
Thandai and Lassi
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Thandai and Lassi, both are made from milk. In Varanasi, you can find them in every streets. The vendors serve thandai and lassi in earthen pots called Kulhad instead of glass or ceramic mugs. Because of the earthen pots, you can feel the natural chill in these drinks and a tinch of flavor of mud. In Varanasi, you can find different flavors of lassi and we recommend trying the Paan flavored lassi.
Chaat
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You can find a variety of chaat in Varanasi. On your visit, you can try tomato chaat, chooda matar, Golgappa with dahi chutney, Laiyya Chana, to name a few.
Malaiyo
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Malaiyo is a popular winter dessert. It is influenced by persian style of cooking. It is a creamy milk froth with flavor of saffron and cardamom.
Baati chokha
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Baati chokha is what people in Varanasi usually eat for lunch and dinner. Baati is wheat ball, either deep fried or baked and chokha is a mashed vegetable made from brinjal and potatoes. The dish has its origin from the neighbouring state- Bihar. Anyways, Baati Chokha is now much popular in Varanasi as well.
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