A Food Guide to Dishes you must taste as you take a trip to Kashmir
Kashmir which is the picturesque paradise of India is famous not only for its breathtaking landscapes but also for its rich culinary heritage. Located in the midst of the Himalayas, Kashmir’s unique geography and climate have shaped its cuisine, making it a melting pot of flavors and spices.
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The Spice Itinerary of Kashmir:
Kashmiri cuisine is distinguished by the liberal use of spices, herbs, and aromatics, which are grown locally or sourced from neighboring regions.
Key spices of the region include
- Kashmiri Chilies are known for their distinct flavor and heat and form a staple in Kashmiri cuisine.
- Green cardamom is used at length in Kashmiri sweets and desserts.
- Cinnamon being the warm spice adds a sweet and smoky flavor to Kashmiri dishes.
- Whole cumin seeds and ground cumin are yet another popular spice used to add flavor to various Kashmiri dishes.
- Ground coriander is used to add a soothing additional flavor to Kashmiri curries.
Seasonal Delights of Kashmir
Kashmir’s cuisine is deeply influenced by its seasons. Kashmir’s harsh winters and mild summers influence the availability of its ingredients, in this manner shaping the local cuisine. Fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs, are used in salads, chutneys, and refreshing drinks during summer as they are plentifully available. Winters are harsh in Kashmir and this calls for warm dishes like Rogan Josh, Goshtaba, and Shab Deg.
What are the Ten Must-Try Kashmiri Dishes on my trip to Kashmir?
These ten tried and tested dishes, min you are in the order of my liking. Well, that said they are definitely the do-not-miss kind.
- Rogan Josh: A classic Kashmiri dish made with lamb cooked in a flavorful sauce with cardamom, cinnamon, and Kashmiri chilies.
- Modur Pulao: A sweet and flavorful rice dish made with saffron, cardamom, and cinnamon.
- Dum Aloo: A popular Kashmiri dish made with potatoes cooked in a spicy sauce with cardamom, cinnamon, and Kashmiri chilies.
- Yakhni Lamb Curry: A flavorful lamb curry made with yogurt, cardamom, and cinnamon.
- Goshtaba: A traditional Kashmiri dish made with lamb cooked in a flavorful sauce with cardamom, cinnamon, and Kashmiri chilies.
- Kahva: A traditional Kashmiri tea made with green tea leaves, cardamom, cinnamon, and saffron.
- Shab Deg: A slow-cooked lamb dish made with cardamom, cinnamon, and Kashmiri chilies.
- Aab Gosh: A flavorful lamb dish made with lamb cooked in a spicy sauce with cardamom, cinnamon, and Kashmiri chilies.
- Lyader Tschaman: A traditional Kashmiri dish made with paneer cooked in a flavorful sauce with cardamom, cinnamon, and Kashmiri chilies.
- Kashmiri Muji Gaad: A flavorful fish dish made with fish cooked in a spicy sauce with cardamom, cinnamon, and Kashmiri chilies.
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