5 Foods Named After Indian Cities

From Hyderabadi biryani to Indori poha, here's a look at some foods named after Indian cities.

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Moradabadi Dal

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This dish is anointed after the city of Moradabad. It is said that this dish was foremost prepared by the Afghan ruler Murad Bakhsh in his kitchen.

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Indori Poha

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Named after the city of Indore, Indori poha is believed to have been created before 1947.

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Hyderabadi Biryani

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Hyderabad is called the city of Nizams. And biryani was first made in the kitchen of the Nizam rulers of Hyderabad, after which this dish became popular in the whole country.

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Agra Ka Petha

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If you are planning to visit Agra make sure to try the famous petha. The petha was first discovered by the Mughal ruler Shah Jahan, and his Begum Mumtaz was also very fond of it.

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Bikaneri Bhujia

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This crispy snack is known after Bikaner, the city of Rajasthan, and is made using spices, moth beans, and gram flour. It is said that this bhujia was made for the first time in the year 1877 during the reign of the then-current ruler Maharaj Dungar Singh.

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