Jammu

Panjiri is a popular Indian dessert consisting of whole-wheat flour, ghee, sugar, dried fruits, and herbal gums. It is traditionally offered to new mothers after delivery because panjiri is also regarded as a nutritional supplement. The dish is especially popular during winter, since it is believ... Read more

Rogan josh is an aromatic lamb curry that is believed to be of Persian origin, although today it is more closely associated with the Kashmir region of India. The stew is characterized by tender meat and a thick, fiery red sauce coming from deseeded Kashmiri chillies. Lamb pieces are typically ste... Read more

This simple Indian dish consists of red beans (rajma) and cooked rice (chawal). Rajma is traditionally made with onions and tomato purée which acts as a gravy for the red beans. This dish makes for a complete vegetarian meal that is suitable for lunch or dinner. If desire... Read more

Dum aloo, also called alu dum, is a traditional dish with origins in Kashmir. The dish consists of potatoes, tomatoes, and onions that are cooked together in curry or masala sauce. It is said that cooking dum aloo is an art because it needs to be boiled and fried just right, the spices n... Read more

Yakhni pulao is a traditional rice-based dish with Persian origins, but over the years it's made its way from Moghul cuisine to India, where it's especially popular in regions such as Kashmir and Uttar Pradesh. The yakhni stock can be made with chicken or mutton. The list of ingredients for yakhn... Read more

Nadru yakhni is a traditional curry originating from Jammu and Kashmir. Although there are many variations, the curry is usually made with a combination of lotus roots, ghee, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, aniseed, ginger, dahi, and salt. The spices are cooked in ghee with the ginger and aniseed. Th... Read more

Kashmiri naan is a traditional flatbread and a variety of naan originating from Kashmir, a state that borders India and Pakistan. The dough is made with a combination of flour, yeast, salt, sugar, dahi, and ghee. Once rolled, the dough is filled with dried fruits, nuts, and spices such as raisins... Read more

Rista is a traditional and royal Indian dish originating from the Kashmir region. The dish consists of meatballs that are simmered in a spicy red gravy. The meatballs are usually made with a combination of mutton, cardamom powder, salt, and ginger powder. Other ingredients used for the dish, such... Read more

Goshtaba is a traditional curry originating from the Kashmir region. The curry consists of mutton meatballs simmered in a spicy dahi gravy. It's made with a combination of minced mutton, mustard oil, fennel powder, cumin powder, fenugreek powder, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaves, black cardamom, cumi... Read more

Tabak maaz is a traditional dish originating from Kashmir. It's usually made with a combination of lamb ribs, garlic, ginger, cloves, cardamom, turmeric, oil or ghee, and salt. The ribs are boiled with garlic, separated into pieces, and the reserved cooking water is brought to a boil in a pot. Th... Read more

Aab gosht is a traditional lamb curry originating from Kashmir. The dish is usually made with a combination of lamb, milk, onions, ginger-garlic paste, cardamom, ghee, fennel, cinnamon, cloves, black peppercorns, and salt. The lamb is cut into pieces and shortly simmered in water with the garlic,... Read more

Kabargah is a traditional dish originating from Kashmir. The dish is usually made with a combination of lamb ribs, milk, ghee, asafoetida, chili powder, rice flour, gram flour, fennel seeds, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, cardamom, and salt. The ribs are boiled in a mixture of milk, water, cardamom, g... Read more

Kashmiri chili is an Indian hot pepper originating from Kashmir. The chili has a vibrant red color and mild levels of heat, with Scoville heat units (SHU) ranging from 1,000 to 2,000. This staple of Indian cooking is typically used dried, either as powder or flakes. This chili variety is highly p... Read more

Often described as the mozzarella of Kashmir, kalari is a traditionally ripened cheese made from cow’s or goat’s milk. It has a mild flavor and a dense, stretchy texture. In Jammu and Kashmir, kalari is typically enjoyed as a street snack, flattened and sautéed in its ... Read more

Noon chai is a tea-based beverage that has its origins in Kashmir. It is made with green tea that is brewed and then mixed with a pinch of salt, baking soda, and optionally milk. Although it is not traditional, sugar can be used as a sweetener. This tea is distinguished for its pink hue&... Read more