MUST TRY CUISINES OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR : Grasshopper

Sakshi Nagar 08-12-2023 05:18 PM Food And Drinks

Nestled in the lap of the Himalayas, Jammu and Kashmir is a paradise, not only in terms of the landscape but also in terms of its delicious cuisine that makes one lick one's fingers. Everyone should not only visit Kashmir but also enjoy the food of Jammu and Kashmir once in their life. The cuisine of Kashmir is diverse and flavourful, with not only the influence of the Mughals and Arabs but also the style of Kashmiri Pandits in many of the dishes. If you are crazy about non-vegetarian food, then the state of Jammu and Kashmir will attract you more than vegetarians because there are more than 30 non-vegetarian dishes in Kashmir. However, this does not mean that Kashmir cuisine has nothing for vegetarians. If you want to know about the food of Jammu and Kashmir or the famous food of Jammu and Kashmir, then definitely read this article of ours where we have prepared a list of vegetarian food and non-vegetarian food of Jammu Kashmir for you.

1. ROGAN JOSH

Rogan Josh is one of the famous dishes of Jammu and Kashmir, especially for the people of Jammu and Kashmir and non-vegetarian lovers. Rogan Josh is an aromatic lamb curry with various spices, curd, and brown onions. If you are a non-vegetarian, you cannot resist trying one of the best Kashmiri dishes, Rogan Josh. This is a very low-fat dish. It is eaten with rice or naan.

2. KASHMIRI GAAD

Kashmiri Gaad is a special dish prepared on special occasions and festivals in December in Kashmir. This dish usually consists of fish prepared with radish or nadur. It is a mixture of vegetarian and non-vegetarian items which gives it a unique taste while the hot spices and herbs add to the flavour. It is served about 1 hour after it is made so that it settles well.

3. MODUR PULAO

Modur Pulao is the most favorite food of Jammu and Kashmir especially if you like vegetarian food. Modur Pulao is not like the common Pulao, it is quite different from the common Pulao, it is prepared with milk, saffron, ghee, and cinnamon and later the rice is cooked with dry fruits like almonds, cashew nuts, and raisins. Saffron is the main ingredient in Modur Pulao, as it is grown in Kashmir only. This is a popular Kashmiri dish for vegetarian people and people who like sweets, which is very much liked by the local people as well as the tourists coming here.

4. DUM OLAV

If you want to taste the real authentic Kashmiri cuisine, then you must try Dum Aloo once during your trip to Jammu and Kashmir, believe me, after eating it, you will never forget its taste. In Dum Aloo, potatoes are cooked in curd, ginger paste, fennel seeds, and hot spices and eaten with roti or naan roti. Despite being so simple and straightforward, Dum Aloo is quite high on the list of famous Kashmiri foods, which can be gauged from its popularity.

5. BUTTER TEA

Originating from Tibet, butter tea is one of the famous and staple dishes of Kashmir. Butter and salt are added to tea to prepare this delicious delicacy. To add more flavor and taste, some locals may also add yak meat to it. Butter tea makes the winter mornings of Jammu and Kashmir more special and you can start your day with a cup of butter tea.

6. WAZWAN

Kashmir is very famous for its beautiful valleys, pashmina shawl, saffron, dry fruits, rogan josh, kahwa, and many more things. One of them is ‘Wazwan’. It is a multiple-course meal of 36 dishes. It has both veg and non-veg dishes which is majorly served in Kashmiri weddings. Wazwan is the identity and culture of Kashmir, making it considered a skill. It is also presented at Kashmiri food festivals and reunions as well as at the international level.