Kumaoni Cuisine

Food of Uttarakhand

KUMAONI CUISINE ~ FOOD OF UTTARAKHAND


The traditional food of Uttarakhand is simple to prepare, highly nutritious at the same time appealing to the palate. Uniqueness about Uttarakhand traditional food is the fact that they are mostly cooked over burning wood (slow fire), which bestows them with additional nutritional qualities. 

 

In Uttarakhand food habits of people change according to the changing seasons; while in winter Madua Rotis are preferred whereas in summers Dubka with Chholia Rotis are savoured. All the recipes of these Kumaon cuisine dishes are very easy to make.

KUMAONI CUISINE ~ essenceofkumaun

The ingredients responsible for adding taste and incredible aroma to the Kumaoni food are varied lentils & variety of flours that are exclusive to Uttarakhand state. The dishes in Kumaon deeply connects to its people, Uttarakhand traditional food is prepared with the right amount of spices & herbs. Kumaoni cuisines come with lots of nutrients and energy which is perfect for the locals who live in hilly regions to cope up with the weather conditions. The Kumaoni food recipe from the picturesque hills of Kumaon is as unique as its impressive culture and vibrant traditions.

Below is a list of traditional Kumaoni dishes – simple, easy to cook and at the same time very nutritious. 

ALOO KE GUTKE & KUMAONI RAITA

ALOO KE GUTKE & KUMAONI RAITA

ALOO KE GUTKE

It can to be called as a regional food of Uttarakhand. When served with Bhang ki chutney, Pooris and Kumaoni Raita, this Kumaoni cuisine will give satisfaction to your soul. Prepared with steamed potatoes and garnished by red chillies, coriander leaves, this dish must be tried during trip to Uttarakhand. 

BHATT KE CHURKANI

BHATT KE CHURKANI

BHATT KE CHURKANI

Bhatt ki Dal or Churkani is a simple yet nutritious curry of Uttarakhand. 

It is a traditional recipe from Kumaon region made with Bhatt or Black Soybean. Its one of the famous traditional cuisine of Uttarakhand. 

Lunch served with Rus bhaat, onion, hara saag

Rus bhaat and hara saag

RUS

A typical Kumaoni cuisine prepared with mixed Dal Stock, thickened by rice-powder  and served with Rice. 

The preparation of this dish is quite a task as it involves boiling the pulses and then cooking in an iron container. 

This cuisine of Uttarakhand is a perfect winter delicacy. 

Gahat ke dal and bhaat

Ghahat ke dal, gahat ke tekki and bhaat

GAHAT KE DAL

Gahat Ki Dal is made by cooking horse gram dal in a stew prepared of local spices and the curry is then slowly cooked. 

The recipe uses a local spice like gandharein or angelica glabris, which is a herb used for treating heartburn, flatulence and loss of appetite. 

Dubke being prepared in iron skillet

DUBKE IN IRON SKILLET

DUBKE 

Dubke is the Kumaoni food in which local pulses like Gahat and Bhatt are soaked overnight and then made into a paste which is then cooked with some powdered spices in an iron pot. 

Dubke has a smooth texture and is a famous Uttarakhand food, quite popular winter dish in Kumaon region.  

Gaderi in raw form

GADERI

GADERI KE SABJI 

To make Pahari Gaderi Ki Sabji Recipe, from bubbled Gaderi from the slopes with the essence of saute Jamboo and garlic, it is utilized as a Sabji . 

Madua ke roti

MADUA KE ROTI (Source)

MADUA KE ROTI 

Madua is one kind of grain which is grown in Uttarakhand hills. 

Madua ki roti is considered to be good digestive related issues and is a simple and nutritious chapatti made of wheat flour, Madua flour. 

Palak ka kapa

Palak Ka Kapa (Source)

KAAPA

Kaapa is a traditional Kumaoni curry recipe which is prepared deliciously with spinach.

This tasty recipe is mostly prepared and savored in winter season.   

Urad Baadi

BAADI (Source)

BAADI BHAAT

Kumaoni Badi Curry is made of homemade dried lentil drops usually cooked simmering over low heat in the wooden fire/chullah flavored with garlic chunks and wheat flour.  

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