7 Best Dishes To Try In Agra

Agra is definitely one of the most thriving cities of our country famous for its street food, sweets, namkeens and other delicacies. Out of a plethora of options, here are the top 7 things you can't miss out at any cost!

1. Bedai

A breakfast special in Agra, bedai is one of the most popular dishes that needs to be on your bucket list while you're in the city. Bedai is a fried, puffy bread stuffed with a spicy filling of moong dal or potato, much like a kachori. It's served with a bowl of spicy green sabzi dotted with chunks of spices & chutneys in a dollop of curd. You can easily indulge in this dish at Deviram Sweets or mostly any street stall.

Where | Deviram Sweets and Restaurant, Pratappura Crossing, Rakabganj
Price | Rs 15 Per Plate
Check Out Their Website | http://deviramsweets.com

2. Pasanday

Pasanday is a traditional dish that's prepared from mutton marinated and cooked in a curry full of spices, yoghurt, tomatoes, cream and different spices. The mutton mixture with ginger and garlic paste, chilli powder and spices is the best thing you will try in Agra. Pinch of Spice is one of the best restaurants in Agra serving this delicacy.

Where | Pinch of Spice, 1076/2 Fatehabad Road, Tajganj
Price | Rs 400
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/pinchofspiceagra1/

3. Nargisi Kofta

Agra has a diverse cuisine with varied dishes, Nargisi Kofta being one of the delights. These koftas are of two types: minced paneer and potato mashed into small balls, these minced balls are then wrapped in gram flour, deep fried in oil or ghee and finally topped with spices. The other type is the non vegetarian option where the same is prepared with eggs cut from the centre forming the shape of an eye. You can try this famous dish at many restaurants in Agra, one of the popular choices being Joney’s Place, an Indian Restaurant.

Where | Joney’s Place, Near South Gate, Miyan Nazir Road, Tajganj
Price | Rs 100

4. Ghewar

Another favourite of the locals is ghewar! Originally from Rajasthan, ghewar has become extremely popular in Agra as well over the past few decades. Ghewar is flour moulded and deep fried into small round balls dipped in sugar syrup and topped with a layer of dry fruits. Bikanervala in Agra has a variety of different kinds of ghewar that you must try!

Where | Bikanervala, Opp Hotel ITC Mughal, Fatehabad Road
Price | Rs 200 Onwards
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/Bikanervala-Fatehabad-Road-Agra-1813459122200845/

5. Dalmoth

Dalmoth is a traditional spicy and crispy namkeen, a savory snack originated from Agra.
It’s a mouth watering combination of moth dal & ultra-thin besan sev. Fried and seasoned to perfection with a tongue delighting spicy-salty taste, this is one of the most famous things to try. It is easily available across the city but the best ones are definitely at Manohar Lal Dalmoth where you can buy them online!

Where | Manohar Lal Dalmoth, 83-A, Kamla Nagar
Cost | Rs 100 Onwards

6. Paan Petha

For those of you that have a sweet tooth, this one is going to be your favourite. A combination of gulkand and petha wrapped in mint paan, this is a match made in heaven. It's known as the king of all sweets and is one of the most refreshing and delicious items you shouldn't miss! You can try these top-sellers at Gopaldas Pethawala, Bansiwala and Panchhi Petha waala store.

Where | Panchhi Pethawala, Sadar Bazar
Price | Rs 170
Check Out Their FB Page | https://m.facebook.com/panchhipethaagra/

It goes without saying, when in Agra you just cannot afford to miss out on these delicacies. Happy hogging!