Jammu and Kashmir
North India
Famous for its rich meat dishes (Wazwan) and delicate saffron-infused flavors.
Recipes from Jammu and Kashmir

Dum Aloo Kashmiri: The Real No-Onion Recipe
30 minsDeep-fried baby potatoes slow-cooked in a spicy, thin yogurt gravy flavored with fennel and ginger. A true Kashmiri vegetarian masterpiece.

Gushtaba: The King of Kashmiri Wazwan
45 minsThe final dish of a royal Wazwan feast. Velvety, soft lamb meatballs cooked in a rich, tangy yogurt gravy.

Kashmiri Haakh: The Daily Green
10 minsA light and healthy dish of collard greens. Simple, aromatic, and a staple in every Kashmiri home.

Kashmiri Kahwa: The Saffron Tea Ritual
5 minsAn exotic green tea with saffron, almonds, and cardamom. The ultimate welcome drink of Kashmir.

Kashmiri Phirni: Semolina Pudding with a Twist
15 minsA creamy ground rice pudding flavored with saffron and cardamom. Traditionally served in earthy clay bowls.

Nadru Yakhni: Lotus Stem in Yogurt Sauce
20 minsDelicate lotus stems cooked in a thin, fragrant yogurt gravy with fennel and dry mint.

Secret Rogan Josh Recipe: Better than any Restaurant
20 minsThe definitive Kashmiri lamb curry. Slow-cooked with aromatic spices and a vibrant red color from Kashmiri chilies. No onion or garlic is used in this authentic Pandit style version.

Sheer Chai: The Pink Salty Tea
10 minsA unique pink-colored salty tea. An acquired taste but a deeply traditional Kashmiri beverage.

Tabak Maaz: Crispy Mutton Ribs
30 minsTwice-cooked mutton ribs. First boiled in milk and spices, then shallow fried in ghee until crispy and golden.

Wazwan Style Rista: The Meatball Secret
40 minsHand-pounded mutton meatballs cooked in a fiery red, thin gravy. A wazwan specialty.