Uttarakhand, known for its natural beauty and cultural heritage, also offers a variety of delicious traditional foods that reflect its rich history and simple lifestyle. The cuisine mainly uses locally grown ingredients such as millets, lentils, and seasonal vegetables, making the dishes both nutritious and . Some of the most famous foods of Uttarakhand include Aloo , a spicy potato dish often served with or chapati, and, a healthy spinach-based curry made with local greens. Another popular dish is, a thick curry made from black gram dal, which is full of protein and commonly eaten in the region. Bal Mithai, a sweet made from khoya and coated with sugar balls, is a beloved dessert in the state. These dishes reflect the simplicity, warmth, and earthy of the people and the mountains of Uttarakhand
1. Kafuli- Kafuli is one such dish that can never go wrong if you want to impress a Pahadi friend, who is coming over for lunch. To prepare this dish, two main ingredients namely spinach and fenugreek leaves are cooked together in an iron pot, after which salt and spices are added to accentuate its flavour. The gravy for Kafuli is prepared by making a paste made out of rice or wheat and adding water to it.
2. Bhang ki Chutney- Making our mouth water with its tangy tamarind taste, this famous sauce of Uttarakhand is made from hemp seeds, cumin seeds, garlic leaves, tamarind, and salt. When served with the traditional Pahadi cuisines, it enhances their taste and creates a spell on our taste buds.
3. Gahat ke Paranthe- With aroma so pleasant that it makes enough room for having 4-5 paranthas at once, Gahat ke Paranthe is a famous breakfast dish of Uttarakhand. This mouth-watering dish is prepared by stuffing gahat (a special brown lentil) in a mixture of wheat and mandua flour (finger millet/ragi). It tastes better when served with Bhang ki Chutney or homemade pickle.uttarakhand famous food
4. Kumaoni Raita- After Bhang ki Chutney, Kumaoni raita is hailed for its taste. It’s so simple and hassle free that even those who dislike cooking can make it like a pro. Just take some curd, grate a cucumber, add some fresh green chillies and mustard seeds to it. Lastly sprinkle some turmeric, salt, red chilli powder and garnish it with coriander leaves.
5. Singori- One of the most sought-after desserts of Uttarakhand, Singori is the pride of Kumaon and if you are on a trip to Kumaon then not having it shouldn’t be less than missing a winning lottery. This toothsome sweet is made from khoya (condensed milk) which is wrapped into molu leaf. Almora is one of the best places to try this delicacy. The smell of molu leaf and the taste of condensed milk, having an aroma of cardamom and coconut will make you crave for more.
6. Mandua ki Roti- Famously known as a staple food in many parts of North India, Mandua ki Roti refers to the chapattis made from a cereal called Mandua. Mandua ki Roti is served in the main course and represents the culinary style of Uttarakhand. This flat bread is also quite popular among the tourists visiting Uttarakhand.
