By Krati Purwar
February 27, 2024
Surrounded by snow-capped mountains and the pristine beauty of nature, Himachal Pradesh is among the most famous go-to hill station destinations in India. Apart from rich flora and fauna, the state is also known for its rich culture and traditional cuisines that feature some of the most flavourful delicacies that you must taste once in your life.
Dham refers to a complete meal with rajma, rice, dal, and boor kadhi served with jaggery. It is a nutritious thali often consumed during special occasions and festivals.
Bhey is nothing but lotus stems cooked in a spiced mixture of gram flour, ginger-garlic paste, and onions. The deep-fried snack is delicious and healthy.
If you are planning to explore Manali, Shimla, and Chamba, you will find street vendors and restaurants selling siddu, and wheat flour dough stuffed with vegetables and meat.
If you are a fan of lamb, you must chha gosht, lamb curry prepared by marinating meat in yoghurt and gram flour. It is a blend of spicy and tangy flavours.
During the festive season, people in Himachal Pradesh make pancakes using buckwheat leaves. This dish, reportedly, originated in Spiti Valley.
Mittha is sweet rice prepared for special events throughout Himachal Pradesh. This dish has a richness of raisins and dry fruit, and it is quite healthy.
Babru is a variant of kachori in which dough is stuffed with black gram paste. It is deep-fried and served with tangy tamarind chutney on the side.