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Taste of authentic Uttarakhand Food

Uttarakhand's cuisine is a fine blend of organically-grown grains and vegetables. With several lentil-based dishes, the pahadi (people of the mountains) cuisine is subtle in taste but high in protein and other nutrients. It will be a sin to come here and not try its flavourful and healthy food.

Bhatt Ki Dal(Kumaoni Black Bean Dal)

An authentic recipe from the Kumaon part of India which is the land of Pahari cuisine. The curry is made from black beans cooked in spicy wheat flour-based gravy. The gravy can be made in just 20 minutes with basic ingredients available in your kitchen

lingde ki sabji

A healthy and nutritious fern that grows on river banks, lindga is used to make delicious vegetable recipes as well as delectable pickles. It is rich in vitamin A and B complex, iron, copper and a host of minerals that help in help in controlling diabetes and curing skin-related ailments

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Bal Mithai

They called their new home Kumaon and are said to have made this sweet as an offering to the Sun God, who they called Baal. Over the centuries, Kumaon became part of India and Bal Mithai came down the generations to become one of the flagship desserts of Uttarakhand

Aloo Ke Gutke

An authentic recipe from the Kumaon part of India which is the land of Pahari Aloo gutke is a simple, dry potato subzi that is served as a side dish or eaten with roti (flatbread) or puri (fried flatbread). Very popular among locals, it is easily available. It is made without garlic and onion.

Mandua ki Roti

Mandua ki roti in Uttarakhand is the local term used for chapattis which are made from the cereal called Mandua. Mandua ki roti is one of the principal types of main courses native to this region and representative of the local cuisine. It is the staple dish hence it remains obvious that the stress is given on a wholesome healthy diet which is rich in carbohydrates and food value.

Bhang-ki-Chatny - Local food uttarakhand

Bhang Ki chuteny

This is a popular dip and a condiment to the meals in the pahadi cuisine. Pahadi literally translates to the mountainous regions. The hemp seeds being high in protein and nutritionally superior forms the base in many properties around this region.