9 must-try traditional foods in Ayodhya

Pedas

A popular sweet delicacy in Ayodhya, Pedas are made from condensed milk, sugar, and ghee, cooked until it reaches a thick consistency, and then shaped into round or square pieces.

Maal Pua

A traditional dessert made from wheat flour batter, deep-fried in ghee, and then dipped in sugar syrup.

Kachori Sabzi

Deep-fried, flaky pastries filled with spiced lentils or mashed potatoes, served with a tangy and spicy potato-based curry known as sabzi.

Sattu Ka Paratha

A nutritious and filling dish made from a stuffing of roasted gram flour (sattu) mixed with spices like cumin and green chilies, stuffed in whole wheat dough and cooked on a griddle.

Churma

Coarsely ground wheat flour mixed with ghee and sugar or jaggery, often flavored with cardamom and sometimes garnished with nuts.

Baati Chokha

Baati is a round, hard bread made from wheat flour, often served with chokha, a mashed vegetable dish usually prepared with roasted eggplant, tomatoes, and spices.

Aloo Tikki

Mashed potato patties mixed with spices like coriander, ginger, and green chilies, shallow-fried until crispy and served with chutneys or yogurt.

Poha-Jalebi

Poha, or flattened rice flakes, served with sweet and crispy jalebis, is a popular breakfast combination in Ayodhya, offering a mix of sweet and savory flavors.

Khasta Kachori

1. Crispy, flaky pastries filled with a spicy mixture of lentils or peas, often served as a snack or breakfast item.

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