The Kebab Express

Culinary History of Awadh: Kebabs and Nawabs Each Restaurantin Lucknow is not just a standalone operation in a bustling city of over a million people, but a scion of the rich culinary tradition that was born in the city much like the poetry that has never quite left the streets and still pervades the heart and mind and most importantly the soul of every Lucknowite who has ever lived. Awadhi Cuisine in Lucknow can be traced back to when the Bawarchis (chefs) and Rakabdars (gourmet cooks) of the Nawabs of Awadh invented the “Dum” style of cooking or the art of cooking over a slow fire, which has become synonymous with Lucknow today. Their spreads consisted of elaborate dishes such as kebabs , kormas, biryanis , kaliyas, nahari-kulchas, zarda, sheermal, roomali rotis, and warqi parathas. The richness of Awadh cuisine lies not only in the variety of cuisine but also in the ingredients used like mutton, paneer, and rich spices, which include cardamom and saffron. Th