Galawati Kabab & Mughlai Paratha

गलवाटी कबाब एवं मुग़लई पराठा

Very soft minced-meat patties from Awadh — Lucknow’s galawati kabab — made tender with raw papaya and a blend of whole spices, then shallow-fried on a tawa. In Gorakhpur’s old-city food lanes they are served with flaky Mughlai paratha and mint chutney.

Main ingredients

• Minced meat
• Raw papaya (tenderiser)
• Whole spices
• Mint chutney

How it's served

Shallow-fried on a tawa and served with flaky Mughlai paratha

Where to find it

Mian Bazar, Ghantaghar, and Urdu Bazar food corners

Best time: Dinner & late evening snacks