8 Indian Hill Stations And Their Must-Try Dishes

By Aparna Dutta

December 7th, 2023

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The mesmerizing hills stations of India are not just a visual treat but you can also experience the most amazing culinary adventure. The culinary landscape is quite fascinating here. Here are 10 hill stations and their must-try dishes.

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Darjeeling

Momo and Thukpa is a common and well-liked food in Darjeeling. You will get both of these items in restaurants and shacks. You will get both veg or non-veg momos and thukpa.

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Shimla

 Chicken Anardana are popular Himachali food items. Chicken anardana is tangy, fiery and full of amazing hot flavors.

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Mussourie

Aloo ke Gutke and Bal Mithai are extremely popular here. Easy and slow-cooked, but incredibly flavorful! Even though lentils are the main ingredient, the meals are livened up with unusual herbs and warm spices that are grown nearby in the hills

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Munnar

Appam and Stew is a staple breakfast dish from Kerala.It's a flavorful curry with lots of vegetables and a strong coconut flavour that goes well with rice and pancakes made of coconut.

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Manali

Chana Madra is a well-known dish in Manali dish. Kabulu Chana is made with whole spices and curd gravy (Kabuli chana). It has a delicious flavours.

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Srinagar 

A delectable dish called dum aloo consists of baby potatoes cooked in a sauce or gravy. It is cooked with various spices and has a rich gravy.

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Ooty

Pandi Curry and Akki Roti! Pork is cooked in a thick gravy with spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves are used to make this classic dish. You can have it with steamed rice or akki roti, a rice flour-based flatbread.

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Ladakh

It is called gur-gur chai in Leh. Yak butter, salt, and tea are combined to make butter tea. It's the ideal solution to fending off the icy cold of the high Himalayas.

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