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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]
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...
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Braj (western Uttar Pradesh and adjacent districts of Haryana and Rajasthan)
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.
The use of dairy products, especially ghee and milk, is prominent, symbolizing the reverence for Lord Krishna, the divine cowherd