India, June 13 -- The Uttar Pradesh Culture and Tourism Department has submitted a proposal to UNESCO to recognise Lucknow as a Creative City under the Gastronomy category for its iconic Awadhi cuisine. Developed over centuries in royal kitchens under the patronage of the Nawabs, traditional families, and historic eateries, Awadhi cuisine is a culinary marvel that deserves global recognition.

From Ram Asrey (since 1805), Madhurima (1826) Radhey Lal (1926), Prakash Kulfi (1956) to the famous Chhappan Bhog and Moti Mahal, Lucknow's sweet shops are in institution. Signature delights like Malai Gilori (malai paan), Kulfi, Imarti-Rabri, Thandai and Motichoor Laddo have stood the test of times. "The reason behind delicacies like malai gilori i...