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Uttar Pradesh

Enjoy a taste of Mathura

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Treat your tastebuds to special delights

Mathura and Vrindavan, two cities known for the temples dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radha Rani, offer tasty delights that tantalise taste buds. Both cities feature sweets made with plenty of milk as well as kiosks selling healthy products made with milk. As these cities are considered holy spaces, meat and alcohol are forbidden here, while vegetarian restaurants offering Mathura Peda, Lal Peda, Makhan Mishri Jalebi Bedhai, and Poori Sabji are special treats that await.

Mathura Peda

Mathura, famed for the sweet offerings made to Lord Krishna, offers irresistibly delicious Mathura peda made of condensed milk, cardamom powder and khoya (a milk product). These delectable treats come in all sorts of shapes and sizes.  Banke Bihari and Brijwasi shops specialise in offering Mathura peda for sale.

Makhan Mishri

Makhan Mishri was Lord Krishna's favourite dish in Mathura and Vrindavan, served daily at Banke Bihari Temple of Vrindavan as part of its Prasad distributions. Consisting of fresh makhan (butter) on top and sugar candy cubes at its base.

Bedhai

Bedhai is an irresistibly delicious treat, consisting of crunchy deep-fried wheat chapattis topped with spicy potato sabzi. Mathura residents frequently turn to bedhai as breakfast at Oma Pehalwan Kachori Wala; its signature dishes of dal kachori and “Alu ki sabzi” make an unforgettable breakfast meal, while Main Brijwasi Pede Wale offers its guests sumptuous bedhai and kachori offerings to feast upon.

Revari

Revari is a traditional Indian sweet made with white sesame seeds mixed with sugar or jaggery and cardamom for an irresistibly delicious bite-size treat. Revari has become widely beloved throughout its region of production.

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Kachori

Kachori (or Kacchora, as it's more widely known) is an irresistibly delicious street food snack in Mathura made of flour, lentils, and spices. Renowned for both its crunchy exterior and flavorful interior filling, this irresistibly delicious street food snack makes an excellent munching snack while exploring Mathura. Try Brijwasi Sweets, Radha Ballabh Mishthan Bhandar, or Dauji Mishthan Bhandar to find some!

Chole Bhature

Chole Bhature, a classic North Indian dish, should not be missed when visiting Mathura. Composed of spicy chickpeas served on fluffy fried bread, some popular mathura shops offering Chole Bhature are Brijwasi Sweets and Shri Radha Brij Vasundhara Resort & Spa.

Lassi

Lassi is an irresistibly refreshing beverage made with yoghurt, sugar and spices - it's perfect for keeping cool in Mathura! Both locals and visitors love sipping this refreshing drink!

Street food

Mathura is an ideal destination for foodies in search of delicious street fare, offering plenty of stalls and vendors selling tasty snacks such as samosas, chaat, jalebi and kachori. Popular areas offering street food in Mathura include Chowk Bazaar, Holi Gate and Dwarkadhish Temple; simply follow your nose!

Mathura offers foodies an abundance of delectable dishes and beverages to satisfy their culinary cravings, making it the ideal place to combine spirituality with culinary adventure. From its signature peda and kachori dishes to spicy chole bhature and refreshing lassi beverages, Mathura offers something delicious for every palette. Make plans now to experience its long culinary tradition and bustling street food scene!

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