Uttar Pradesh has the most exotic recipes of the country in its kitty. The state capital Lucknow (erstwhile Awadh), boasts of the rich and world-famous Awadhi Cuisine, it has an affluent legacy that marks back to the era of the Lucknowi Nawabs. The Nawabs of Awadh were only too well known for their taste The culinary delights they prepared were equal in opulence and grandeur to the royal celebrations. The "Galawati Kebab" has long been considered a piece de resistance in the Awadhi Dastarkhan. The beautifully executed "Kebab" is what every Lucknowi is proud of. An outstanding feature of Awadhi tradition of cooking is the "Dum Pukht" process of preparing food. "Dastarkhan", the ceremonial tradition of laying food on the table and a celebrated tradition of Nawabs transcends the traditional cuisine into a fine-art. Preparations.