Mathura’s most popular dishes are all sweets and milk items. You can find a variety of sweet dishes, such as Peda which is Mathura’s specialty. You can also try Kachori, Jalebi, Chaat, and other dishes. You can find dozens of north Indian dishes here.

Varanasi street food Pani Puri served with tamarind water

Peda

It’s a popular sweet which is made using condensed milk and khoya. It is soft and slightly grainy.

Rabri

Creamy and sweet drink made with milk. It is often served cold and preferred by locals during hot days.

Banarasi Kalakand served on a decorative silver plate

Kachori Sabzi

Crispy kachoris which are made of flour and stuffed with spiced dal or potato. It is served with potato curry.

Traditional Banarasi Paan with rich fillings and silver foil

Aloo Tikka Chaat

Made with spicy and crispy potato patties and garnished with yogurt, chutneys, and spices.

Traditional Indian street food, Banarasi Tamatar Chaat, in a clay bowl

Bedai

It is a type of puri which is stuffed with urad dal. It is served with spicy aloo sabzi. It is very popular among locals.

Traditional Banarasi Lassi served in a clay cup topped with cream and dry fruits

Malai Kofta

It is a curry full of rich flavors which is filled with soft paneer and potato balls.

A traditional Banarasi Thandai drink served with dry fruits

Thali Meals

The thali consists of mixed sabzi, dal, rice, chapati, pickles, and sweets. It’s a complete meal.

Traditional Banarasi Baati Chokha served with chutney and ghee

Malai Chai

Popular tea full of aroma and loved by locals. It is served in khulhad.

Banarasi Dum Aloo curry garnished with coriander, served with naan on a wooden table

Thandai

Another drink made with milk and served cold. People enjoy drinking it during Holi festival.

Food of Mathura