Dine with a local family of Lucknow in a traditional Awadhi style

 
We arrive at a local aristocratic residence to be welcomed by the host himself. After the customary greetings – ‘Aadab’, we are seated in his decked-up family museum that houses antiques and artifacts inherited by him. A short introduction with his family and we are served with a soft beverage called ‘Sharbet’ (herbal or fruit preparation made differently in different seasons). We get into an informal chat with the host and his family, talking to them on diverse topics ranging from art, culture, cuisine, craft, architecture and history. We then move to the kitchen to learn some secret recipes from the Awadhi menu and finally to the dining hall where our host himself serves us with Awadhi delicacies on the floor setting called ‘Dastarkhwan’. Try out different Kebabs, Korma, Saalan, Pulao, Biryani, Sheermal, Rumali Roti, Roghni, Shahi Tuqda and Phirni. The meal here ends with ‘Paan’ and a lot of knowledge about cooking, serving and eating these exotic preparations.