{"id":2475,"date":"2013-11-21T06:12:47","date_gmt":"2013-11-20T23:12:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogbox.indianeagle.com\/\/?p=2475"},"modified":"2015-11-18T15:27:53","modified_gmt":"2015-11-18T15:27:53","slug":"best-local-food-to-eat-in-agra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/travelbeats\/best-local-food-to-eat-in-agra\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Street Food to Eat in Agra when You Visit Taj Mahal"},"content":{"rendered":"
Where is Agra? What is Agra famous for? What to see in Agra? What to do in Agra?<\/strong> Apart from north Indians, NRI children who may have never been to India will raise their hands to answer these questions immediately. It was the capital of the Mughal Empire. It is famous for the Taj Mahal. It is in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It is a historic city in North India. It is a tourist destination in India. What to know more about Agra is the local food culture that is a rich, spicy, snacky and sweet affair with taste buds. If you are flying to Delhi this season, visit Agra and taste the city\u2019s street food. So, \u201cDo in Rome as Romans do\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n Petha<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Ask Indians what they bring for their relatives and friends from Agra, most of them will say, \u201cAgra ka Petha\u201d. Yes, Petha<\/em> is an Agra special delicacy whose flavor will chase you from the city\u2019s railways stations to local markets.<\/strong> Made from white pumpkin or ash gourd and flavored with nuts, this north Indian sweet is found in many varieties and different shapes. Two varieties of Agra ka Petha<\/em> are popular. One is dry, hard and chewy, while the other is soft and syrupy. Don\u2019t give it a miss when in Agra. Do you know Petha<\/em> is as old as the Taj Mahal? Trace the origin of Petha<\/a><\/span>. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Paratha<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Paratha<\/em> is a main dish from the Mughlai cuisine that Agra is famous for.<\/strong> Mostly vegetarian in the make, it is a pan-fried flat wheat bread. Stuffed with cheese, or grated carrot, or grated cauliflower, parathas<\/em> will satisfy your craving for different Indian flavors. North Indians including the people of Agra start their winter days with bites of hot parathas<\/em> in the morning. Parathas<\/em> are served with spicy chutneys on a large round plate. Delhi<\/a><\/span> claims monopoly on the dish, but it is a taste of Agra.<\/strong><\/p>\n READ MORE<\/strong> Fastest Train to Agra from Delhi<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Mughlai<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n