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Published 17:40 IST, October 16th 2019

World Food Day: Visit these Indian cities famous for its food

World Food Day is celebrated all around the world on October 16. So here few Indian cities famous for its food you need to visit on your next trip.

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World Food Day which is celebrated every year on October 16 commemorates the foundation of the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). FAO works on causes related to food supply and distribution and contributes to increasing awareness for these causes. World Food Day also celebrates the substantiality of food in our lives. Hence here four Indian cities are known for its food that you should visit for some mouth-watering dishes.

World Food Day: Cities in India famous for its food

1.  Delhi

The capital of India and also one of the Union territories of our country is known for its mouth-watering street food. Delhi is filled with little food outlets which not only serve staple dishes like paranthas and chole bhature but also at a reasonable price. So if you are on a budget while traveling to this city, do not worry Delhi has got you covered. Do not forget to binge on chaat items, kebabs and Nalli Nihari.

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2. Lucknow

Lucknow the City of Nawabs and Tehzeeb is more than meets the eye. Exploring Lucknow is all about getting to know the Awadhi culture. Do not forget to taste some Galawati kebab, which a blend of meat marinated in papaya meant to melt completely the moment it enters your mouth. Another meat recipe cooked in Mughlai style is the famous Lucknowi Boti kebab. Rogan josh, Lucknowi biryani, tokri chaat papaya ki nihari are also some of the dishes which are must-try in this City of Nawabs.

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3. Hyderabad

A city that was ruled by Nizams is now world-famous for its Hyderabadi Dum Biryani. A trip to Hyderabad is incomplete without a serving or two of this dish. Biryani lovers, you know what your next stop needs to be. Hotel Paradise, Café Bahar, Sarvi, and many others are few others are some of the most famous biryani spots in the city.

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4. Kolkata

The city where the colonial Raj showcased its power and strength is now known for its hustle and bustle. A place where you cannot miss the festivities during the Durga Puja is also a city known for rasagullas. Apart from rasagullas this city has also made mishti doi famous. There are several other dishes which the city serves and enchants its visitors with.

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16:29 IST, October 16th 2019