Nestled in the lap of the great Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh in India is one of the most popular travel destinations around the world that has lots of amazing places to explore and adventure activities to do but there is one more thing that attracts lots of tourist here and that is the tasty and delicious food of Himachal Pradesh. So, let’s see some of the best dishes of Himachal Pradesh that you cannot miss:
1. Siddu
Siddu is probably the most famous food of Himachal Pradesh, that you must try to know that it totally deserves to be famous. It takes some time to prepare but trust me if you want to have an authentic experience then you the wait is worth it. It is often served with ghee, dal, or green chutney. You should also try this while having main course it will fill your tummy.
2. Bhey
Made from lotus stem, Bhey a traditional food of Himachal Pradesh that could be found in households of Himachali people. It is made from finely sliced lotus stem cooked with gram flour, ginger, garlic, onion, and spices like turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder, and cayenne pepper which serves to its great taste. You can have this dish all over Himachal.
3. Babru
If you are Indian, most probably you know about kachoris. Babru looks very similar to Kachoris however, it is prepared differently and has a very unique flavour. This mouth-watering dish is a type of puri made by stuffing of black gram paste and is often served with tamarind chutney or spicy aloo sabzi.
4. Aktori
Aktori a festive special dish that is fondly enjoyed across the state especially during festivals in the Lahaul-Spiti region. It is prepared in the form pancake, using ingredient buckwheat leaves that are cooked in wheat flour using milk, sugar, water, and baking soda. Make sure to top it with ghee or honey to enjoy it at its fullest.
5. Dham
Dhaam is an amazing thali consist of various dishes including rice, dal, curd, some vegetables and sweets. Full in nutrients and variety this is one of the most loved and enjoyed food in Himachal Pradesh. It is often served by locals on festivals, marriages and other important occasions. Best places to enjoy this cuisine is in Manali and Chamba.
6. Tudkiya Bhath
If you are an Indian, you must know about Pulao, when you see Tudkiya Bhath for the first time you feel like it’s normal Pulao. But when you will taste it, you will know how tasty it is and different from normal Pulao. For the proper experience, you should eat it with mashed dal and a squeeze of lime juice.
7. Patande
Made with the batter of wheat flour, sugar, milk, baking powder, caramelised apples and spices like cardamom and cinnamon, Patande is a traditional Pahadi food in Himachal Pradesh that you should definitely try for your breakfast during your trip. It is an authentic Indian substitute for pancake which is very healthy and can be enjoyed by all. Also, cooking it is an easy task.
8. Madra
Madra is one of the traditional foods of Himachal Pradesh, particularly popular in the Chamba and Kangra regions. It is made from soaked chickpeas which is the main ingredient, finely cooked with various spices like cumin seeds, turmeric, coriander powder and other local spices. Sometimes it is also cooked with various vegetables. Do not miss this tasty cuisine in your Himachal Trip.
Your Himachal trip is incomplete without all these traditional Pahadi dishes of Himachal Pradesh, it is must try for everyone. You can find these foods all over Himachal and have it to fully enjoy your trip. A trip without having the traditional food of the place is always incomplete especially when they are so delicious so, do not miss these foods.
Until next time, keep travelling and take care of Nature.
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