5 delicious dishes from the mountains of Himachal Pradesh
The food here is a mixture of Punjabi and Tibetan cuisine and if you are traveling to Himachal anytime soon, do not give these dishes a miss.
Babru
The food here is a mixture of Punjabi and Tibetan cuisine and if you are traveling to Himachal anytime soon, do not give these dishes a miss.
The crispy Babru is a flavorful bread you should try when you are in Shimla next.
It is prepared with a filling of black gram paste that is added to the dough and is a great breakfast option.
You can have it with Tamarind chutney.
The preparation for the babru starts the night before.
Chha Gosht
The dish is prepared by marinating lamb and adding it to gravy cooked with yogurt and gram flour.
Spices like bay leaves, ginger-garlic paste, red chili, coriander powder elevate the dish to a whole new level.
Chha Gosht is widely found in Chamba town.
Madra
Primarily available in Chamba and Kangra, Madra is a widely popular curd-based dish and contains several spices.
The dish is dominantly made with soaked chickpeas and is brought to boil till the gravy becomes thick.
It is also prepared with rajma if you are not a fan of chickpeas (chana).
Madra is prepared for every festival and any other joyous occasion.
Dhaam
It consists of rajma or chana madra, rice, dal, curd, boor ki kadi, along with gur (jaggery).
It is prepared by traditional cooks called Botis.
For the most authentic taste, try this dish in Manali and Chamba.It is a must-have on any festival and other occasions, especially weddings.
Thukpa
The Tibetan noodle soup, Thukpa, originated in the eastern part of Tibet. Himachal Pradesh has its own version of Thukpa, widely available in Dharamshala and Mcleodganj.
It is prepared with freshly cut spring onions, string beans, tomatoes, cabbage, and carrot.
A chicken preparation of Thukpa is also quite popular.
