6 Unmissable Foods of Uttarakhand

Jul 28, 2024, 17:07 IST

Vikrant Singh

Aloo Keema

A comforting and hearty dish made with potatoes (aloo) and minced meat (keema).

Kafuli

A traditional, thick, and flavourful spinach-based dish. It's prepared with fenugreek and other local greens.

Bhatt ki Churkani

A quintessential dish from the Kumaon region, made with bhatt (black soybeans) cooked with tomatoes, onions, and a blend of spices.

Chainsoo

This dish is made from urad dal (black gram) and is cooked with various spices, including cumin, coriander, and turmeric.

Jhangora ki Kheer

A sweet rice pudding made with jhangora (barnyard millet), which is a common ingredient in the region. The kheer is flavoured with cardamom, and sometimes garnished with nuts and dried fruits.

Raita

While raita is common throughout India, Uttarakhand’s version often features locally available ingredients like cucumber, tomatoes, and onions mixed with yoghurt and seasoned with spices

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