India has the best range of local cuisines to offer its visitors – from the cool, mountainous regions of Himachal Pradesh to the summery, pristine white sandy beaches of Kerala, from dry, arid climates of Rajasthan to the ever present humidity of West Bengal. And with these widely different regions, the locals adapt their cuisines accordingly, factoring in religion, culture, climate, clothing, festivals, etc.
With so many options to consider, it becomes difficult to choose just one cuisine. Our suggestion, why choose? Go for an Indian food tour to satisfy your foodie belly by booking Last Minute Flight Tickets from USA to India on Tripbeam and beginning from there to wrapping up in Himachal Pradesh. Till then, here’s the list of local foods of Himachal Pradesh to tantalise your taste buds in your imagination.
Local Himachal Pradesh Foods You Need To Have Once
Dhaam
Think of a plate full of varieties of dish preparations. Dhaam is prepared by special chefs called botis and served especially during festivals. A plate usually consists of rajma, dal, rice, curd, gud (jaggery) and boor ki kadhi. Simply put, this whole thali is a complimentary balance of taste, flavours and nutrition.
Madra
Prepared with soaked chickpeas, veggies and a whole lot of love, Madra is a delish that needs to be relished by locals and tourists alike. The dish is prepared with cloves, cardamom, cumin, cinnamon and many other spices to enhance its flavour.
Tudkiya Bhath
Authentic Himachali pulao with an added dose of lentils, onion, garlic, tomatoes, cardamom, cinnamon, curd and potatoes. Add a light sprinkle of lemon juice when serving and we assure you, you won’t ever want to skip it. EVER!
Bhey
Bhey is a traditional dish of spicy lotus stems cooked in garlic ginger paste, onions and gram flour for a distinctive taste. To check this one out, book USA to India flight tickets online on Tripbeam, take a domestic flight to Shimla and then a local train / cab to reach Dharamsala where you can find this dish in the local restaurants.
Chha Gosht
You will love this if you are a hard core non- vegetarian food lover. The traditionally prepared dish features marinated lamb in a gravy of curd and gram flour along with a host of Indian spices for its uniquely spicy taste.
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Sidu
Sidu is a side dish that has a difficult preparation made from wheat flour and yeast to complement the main course – usually meat or vegetables.
Babru
A type of Kachori but in Himachal style, Babru is a typical flat bread with a stuffing of black gram paste. This is best enjoyed with Madru or tamarind chutney.
Aktori
Aktori is a cake or pancake made especially with buckwheat leaves and cooked further in wheat flour.
Kullu Trout Fish
The fish is marinated and cooked with minimum spices to maintain the taste and nutrients of the fresh trout. It is best served with boiled vegetables.
Mittha
This dessert sweet dish is made from sweetened rice, raisins and dry fruits, especially for special occasions.
Tibetan Dishes
Momos, Thukpa, LuchiPoti, Tingmo, Naizha Cake and Thentuk – you have to try these local Tibetan foods when you are in Himachal Pradesh as well.
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