Traditional foods to try when in Himachal

Are you someone who loves the freezing cold and eye grabbing white snow capped mountains? Then it’s time to head to Himachal for a whiff of fresh air and if you are foodie, then you surely will make your way to the best of foods from the Pahadi cuisine with our list of traditional foods that you must try when in Himachal.

Looking for something authentic? Then try Dham, which is a classic Himachali Thali, which includes rajma, dal, curd, rice, sour sauce and sweet.This thali is cooked only by seasoned chefs and there’s a unique style of serving and hospitality associated with Dham, which boasts of the rich Himachali culture.

This hot stuffed dish will remind you of the desi Kachori. This is a popular street food which is served with tamarind and spicy chutney.

Siddu is a popular street food, which is a stuffed dumpling steamed to perfection and served with sauces and chutney.

Hailing from the hills of Chamba,Tudkiya Bhath is a popular rice dish made with a melange of aromatic spices,rice, veggies like potato, tomato, onions and curd. This dish is traditionally served with mashed dal and lime juice, which adds a zesty flavour to the dish.

Chana Madra is yet another dish from Chamabam, which is made by cooking chana in oil with a mix of ingredients such as cardamoms, cloves, turmeric powder, cinnamon, coriander powder, salt and chili powder.

Chha Gosht is a delicious lamb curry made with an amalgamation of yogurt, gram flour and spices like coriander powder, cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger garlic, which gives this dish a delightful taste and texture.