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Shabdeg · Slow-cooked Awadhi food in Hazratganj, Lucknow.
Dine in, takeaway and party orders. Traditional dum pukht recipes slow-simmered overnight over fragrant embers.
Signature Awadhi Preparations
Sample menu with indicative rates. Each preparation is cooked in dedicated degs using time-honored slow-cooking techniques.
Non-Veg
Galouti Kebab
Smoked melt-in-mouth lamb kebabs ground with 16 house spices. Served with ulte tawe ka paratha, mint relish and onions.
Non-Veg
Awadhi Gosht Nihari
Tender mutton shank slow-simmered overnight in aromatic potli broth with rich bone marrow, julienned ginger and lemon.
Non-Veg
Dum Awadhi Gosht Biryani
Aged long-grain basmati layered with saffron broth, pure ghee and marinated mutton, sealed with wheat dough (purdah).
Pure Veg
Zafrani Sheermal
Warm saffron and whole milk flatbread baked to golden perfection in a clay tandoor, brushed lightly with pure desi ghee.
Non-Veg
Awadhi Degi Korma
Rich velvety mutton gravy scented with ground mace, green cardamom, roasted almond paste and fried onion birista.
Pure Veg
Shahi Phirni
Creamy slow-reduced ground basmati rice and rich milk pudding, chilled in clay sakoras with kewra, pistachios and silver leaf.
The Dawat Planner
Plan home dinners, Eid feasts, and corporate gatherings with precise food portions, preparation timelines, and instant quote estimates.
Slow Cooking as Pure Science
Cauldrons are sealed with fresh whole-wheat dough so not a wisp of steam escapes, trapping all spice aromas inside the vessel.
Dishes are simmered on low radiant heat from below while live coals rest on the sealed lid, ensuring even top-and-bottom convection.
Mace, green cardamom, cloves and saffron infuse slowly into meats over hours, resulting in gravies that are light on the palate yet deeply flavorful.
Hazratganj Dining & Takeaway
Located in the historic heart of Lucknow with dedicated collection counters for hot handi takeaways.
Service Timings
Hazratganj Kitchen
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our slow-cooking philosophy, dine-in service, and dawat party catering.
What does the name Shabdeg mean?
Shabdeg is an ancient Awadhi culinary heritage term combining ‘Shab’ (night) and ‘Deg’ (cooking vessel). It refers to the revered culinary ritual where pots were sealed tightly with dough and slow-simmered overnight over gentle dying charcoal embers (dum pukht), allowing meats and spices to marry completely.
Do you offer dine-in, takeaway, and home delivery?
Yes. We offer an intimate dine-in seating room in Hazratganj, warm takeaway packaging in insulated handis, and curated home catering for dawat orders across Lucknow.
How does the Dawat Planner work for house parties?
Our Dawat Planner tool calculates realistic food quantities based on your guest count and food preferences so there is no food wastage or shortage. You can generate a portion breakdown, get sample pricing, and share your menu request directly to WhatsApp with one tap.
How far in advance should we place large dawat orders?
For small gatherings of 10 to 25 guests, orders should be confirmed at least 6 hours in advance. For large feasts or deg-sized catering (25 to 80+ guests), we request 24 to 48 hours notice so whole spices can be hand-ground and slow dum cycles completed.
Are vegetarian options prepared separately?
Yes, our vegetarian gravies, paneer kebabs, and Subz Biryani are cooked in designated utensils and separate kitchen stations to preserve complete culinary integrity.