The world knows Aligarh for the historic Aligarh Muslim University and the craft of making locks. But, did you know, Aligarh also unlocks the best of best foods of India. Let’s take a quick look at the popular food of Aligarh.
Desi Ghee Kachori
The city adds to the richness of this savory snack by deep-frying them in pure desi ghee. The aroma of ghee makes the already delicious kachori more tempting. If you have already started drooling over ghee kachoris, then stop by at Dauji Maharaj, Hanuman Mandir, Mahaveerganj of Aligarh. This shop is open from 08:00 AM to 02:00 PM only, hence, this calls for a kachori for a breakfast in Aligarh.
Aloo Tikki
Aloo Tikki is a tangy, savory evening snack. It is also the local’s favorite evening pass time and you will find the pull-carts serving people this snack between 6 PM to 8 PM. You must also try tikki at least once on your Aligarh visit. For beginners, you can try aloo tikki at the stalls opposite to SBI main branch of Aligarh.
Mughlai Biryani
Aligarh is a window to the Mughal culture and this reflects very well in the local cuisine. While in Aligarh, if you don’t try Mughlai Biryani, then your experience of the city will remain incomplete. Mughlai biryani is a rice dish where the rice is cooked in fried spices. Some vendors add smoky flavor to it by pouring ghee on the burning coal placed in the cooking pot.
Nihari
Nihari is a slow-cooked meat stew. People say when the Mughals first entered India, they cooked Nihari overnight for the troops. The traditional Nihari contains lamb or goat meat along with bone marrow. Still, in Aligarh, you can find cooking Nihari all night and eat it for breakfast early in the morning.
Apart from sightseeing, how about a food-tour in Aligarh? Book a cab on day rental in Aligarh for your hassle-free food trail.
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