UP drops Nawabi staples from veg only One District One Dish list sparking outrage in Lucknow

Lucknow’s iconic galouti kebab isn’t on it

Uttar Pradesh’s “One District One Dish” list has triggered backlash after it reportedly includes no non-veg dishes, leaving out signature Nawabi foods like Lucknow’s galouti kebab and avadhi biryani. Critics say the veg-only approach overlooks dishes that made the state famous, while officials defend the initiative. The omission has reignited debate over how culture and cuisine are represented in state lists.