Uttarakhand

The most popular snack from the Kumaon region. Boiled potatoes tossed in a unique spice blend and tempered with Jakhiya.

A classic sweet made during weddings and festivals in Uttarakhand. It is a simple yet difficult-to-master deep-fried rice and jaggery cake.

A nutty, creamy, and tangy chutney made from roasted hemp seeds. It is a staple accompaniment for Aloo ke Gutke.

A traditional Garhwali dish made from roasted black gram. The roasting gives it a unique smoky aroma and nutty flavor.

Horse Gram dal is famous in the Himalayas for its medicinal properties. It has an earthy, rustic taste and is traditionally cooked in iron pots.

A creamy and guilt-free dessert made from local Himalayan barnyard millet (Jhangora). A healthy alternative to rice kheer.

A very rare and traditional dish made from stinging nettle leaves (Bichu Ghas). It is highly nutritious and has a very unique earthy taste.

A healthy and rustic flatbread made from local finger millet (Ragi). It is a staple in the mountain regions, especially during winters.

A complex and protein-rich stew from the Garhwal region. It is made by slow-cooking ground lentils until they become frothy and light.

The state dish of Uttarakhand. A vibrant, thick green curry made from spinach and fenugreek leaves, thickened with rice paste. The secret to a perfect Kafuli is the "Aalan" (rice flour slurry).