Braj Cuisine

Braj Cuisine (Hindi: ब्रजवासी पाक-शैली) is a style of traditional cooking originating from Braj region[1] of Northern India, particularly states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh.[2] This sacred land, revered as the childhood home of Lord Krishna, has given rise to a unique gastronomic culture that embodies the principles of Satvik food.[3] Characterized by an abundance of fresh dairy products,[4] such as milk, cream, butter, ghee, mawa, yogurt, buttermilk and chhena, Braj cuisine is a testament to the region's devotion to Lord Krishna, the divine cowherd.[3]

  1. ^ Kumar, Tyagi, Pankaj; Vipin, Nadda; Kannapat, Kankaew; Kaitano, Dube (3 June 2024). Examining Tourist Behaviors and Community Involvement in Destination Rejuvenation. IGI Global. ISBN 979-8-3693-6821-3. Braj region. Nestled in the northern part of India, the Braj region is synonymous with devotion, where the ethereal... cuisine, with its flavorful dishes, regional specialties, and age old recipes, provides a unique lens...{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ Cardona, George; Jain, Dhanesh K. (26 July 2007). The Indo-Aryan Languages. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-135-79711-9. Braj (western Uttar Pradesh and adjacent districts of Haryana and Rajasthan)
  3. ^ a b "Braj Cuisine Echoes The Legends Of Lord Krishna, Radha And Holi". Slurrp. Retrieved 22 August 2024. Religion and cows play a significant role in Braj cuisine, which takes its cue from Krishna, the God of the Gherao. Typical satwik fare is prepared without the use of garlic or onions.
  4. ^ "Cuisine Of Braj". www.vhtofficial.com. Retrieved 22 August 2024. The use of dairy products, especially ghee and milk, is prominent, symbolizing the reverence for Lord Krishna, the divine cowherd