VegKafuli
Slow-cooked spinach and fenugreek curry with black lentils, tempered in pure ghee—a Garhwali mountain staple.
HIMALAYAN ROOTS ON THE PLATE
Uttarakhand: Devbhoomi — Land of the Gods
Uttarakhand's Garhwali and Kumaoni traditions produce some of India's most health-forward mountain cuisines—leafy greens, lentils, and ancient grains.
KafuliPhaanuBal MithaiSingori
Kedarnath, Valley of Flowers, and Yoga
From the sacred char dham temples to the yoga capital of Rishikesh, Uttarakhand's identity is deeply spiritual—and its cooking reflects sattvic purity.
Leafy Greens and Ancient LentilsGarhwali and Kumaoni household recipes from Nainital and Dehradun
Leafy Greens and Ancient Lentils
Kafuli is a slow-cooked preparation of spinach and fenugreek leaves with black lentils—deeply nourishing, intensely flavored with ghee tempering.
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VegBal Mithai
Kumaon's iconic dark chocolate-like milk fudge coated with white sugar balls—the sweet ambassador of Almora.
VegPahadi Jeera Aloo
Pahadi potatoes tossed with cumin and red chilli.
VegKumaoni Raita
Cooling cucumber raita with mustard seeds, a Kumaoni favourite.
VegSingori
Khoya sweet wrapped in a maalu leaf from Almora.
VegPahadi Kheer
Creamy rice pudding simmered in milk and sugar with nuts.
VegArsa
Rice-flour and jaggery doughnuts fried in oil.