Awadhi is a cuisine native to the Awadh region in Northern India. The cooking patterns of Lucknow are similar to those of Central Asia,  the Middle East, and Northern India withcuisine comprising both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. The Awadh region has been greatly   influenced by Mughal cooking techniques, and the cuisine of Lucknow bears  similarities to those of Central Asia, Kashmir, Punjab and Hyderabad. The city is also known for its Nawabi foods.