Top 10 Dishes To Try On Your Kashmir Trip

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Rogan Josh

This aromatic lamb curry is a staple of Kashmiri cuisine. Cooked with a blend of spices like fennel, ginger, and garlic, it has a rich, red colour from the use of dried Kashmiri chillies.

A look at traditional Rogan Josh | Shutterstock

Yakhni

A delicate yoghurt-based lamb curry, Yakhni is flavoured with subtle spices like fennel seeds and cardamom. It’s a creamy and mildly spiced dish that highlights the finesse of Kashmiri cooking.

Delicious lamb Yakhni | @Ibrahimsmum/x

Dum Olav (Dum Aloo)

This vegetarian delight features potatoes cooked in a spicy yoghurt-based gravy. The slow-cooking method (dum) ensures the potatoes absorb all the flavours of the spices.

A bowlful of Dum Olav | Shutterstock

Goshtaba

Known as the “dish of the kings,” Goshtaba consists of minced mutton balls cooked in a creamy yoghurt gravy. It’s traditionally served at the end of a Wazwan feast.

A serving of Kashmiri Goshtaba | @spicydabeli/x

Modur Pulav

A sweetened rice dish, Modur Pulav is infused with saffron, cinnamon, and cardamom, and garnished with dry fruits like almonds and cashews. It’s a perfect blend of sweet and savoury.

A look at Modur Pulav | Shutterstock

Haak Saag

A simple yet flavourful dish made with collard greens (haak) sautéed with mustard oil, garlic, and green chillies. It’s a staple in Kashmiri households.

A look at Kashmiri style Haak Saag | @Thedelhiway/x

Kashmiri Muji Gaad

This unique dish combines fish with radish or lotus stem, cooked in a spicy gravy. It’s often prepared during special occasions and festivals.

A serving of Kashmiri Muji Gaad | @ChefTZac/x

Tabak Maaz

Tabak Maaz is one authentic Kashmiri delicacy that you must not miss. Lamb ribs marinated with spices and milk, then fried until crispy. This dish is a favourite in Kashmiri Wazwan feasts.

A look at traditional Tabak Maaz | Shutterstock

Lyodur Tschaman

A vegetarian dish made with paneer (Indian cottage cheese) cooked in a turmeric-based gravy. It’s rich, creamy, and a must-try for paneer lovers.

A serving of traditional Lyodur Tschaman | @desi_thug1/x

Kahwa

Not a dish, but a traditional Kashmiri green tea brewed with saffron, cardamom, and almonds. It’s a perfect way to end your meal and warm up in the chilly weather.

Kahwa,a traditional Kashmiri tea | Shutterstock

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