Food of Himachal Pradesh!

Here, we list down some of the mouth watering food of Himachal Pradesh that you must try.

Firstly, in Himachal Pradesh cooking has significant impact of neighbouring states like Punjabi and neighbouring countries such as Tibetan cuisine.

Secondly, the locals here incline toward exceptionally tangy and spicy eatables.

Moreover, from the road vendors to the authentic cafes and restaurant, the Himachali people will pour their heart out in their dishes.

1. Madra

Madra, also known as Chana Madra is a popular yogurt or curd-based gravy in Himachali cuisine.

It consists chickpeas soaked mostly overnight and vegetables which is seasoned with spices and cooked in oil.

A lot of other spices go in and make it a tangy dish.

It is one of the most popular Himachali dishes. People usually prepare it for celebrations, using only lentils and dairy products.

Most importantly, Dhaam is a complete food that along with a great taste promises a healthy dose of nutrients.

The dish includes dal, rajma, rice, curd, boor ki Kadi with gur (jaggery).

Moreover, only specialized chefs called ‘botis’ make the dish as it is a delicacy.

It is a noodle soup of Tibetan origin. We can prepare it in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian ways.

In addition, we can add a number of fresh vegetables such as tomato, onions, spring onions, string beans, etc.

Also, as per preference, for spicy dish, we can cook it with ginger garlic paste, chilli and sauces.

In short, Tudkiya Bhath is the authentic pulao of Himachal Pradesh that pahadi people cook in their own style.

We not only cook it with Indian spices but, we add extra lentils, potatoes and yoghurt along with onion, tomatoes, garlic, etc.

So, it provides this dish such a great taste that will make you want it again and again.

Babru is a flat bread, we prepare it with the stuffing of black gram paste. Then, we add it to the kneaded dough.

In short, Himachal have added a unique twist to popular Kachoris of North India.

The crispy and delicious taste of this dish will make you forget the traditional kachori of North India.

In conclusion, the food culture here is defined by an amalgamation of different kinds of cuisines from across India.

In this article, we have seen which are the best dishes/ food of Himachal Pradesh that you must try.

So, on your next trip to this beautiful state do not miss out on some of the mouth-water dishes that they have to offer you.