Cuisine in Uttarakhand

Taste the magic of Uttarakhand Recipes. The traditional cuisine of Uttarakhand is highly nutritious, simple to prepare and at the same time appealing to the palate. Several of recipes are special to specific occasions or festivals. To mark the welcome of a guest or relative, Keshar ka Halwa, Jhangora ki Kheer, Arsa, Puri and Shingals (Shyali) are generally served with Aloo ke Gutke. The presence of Jakhya, Singal, Gahat ki Dal adds up to the taste.
Snuggled in the foot hills of the majestic Himalayas, Kumaon and Garhwal are two distinct constituent regions. Both have their own distinctive traditions, festivals and culture. The people are brave, hard working and honest. And their Cuisine is high on taste and nutrition. The food habits of the people change according to the changing seasons. So, if in winters Mathir and Til Laddus or Madua Rotis are preferred, in summers, Dubkas with Chholia Rotis are savoured. To actually enjoy a tranquil, cool and enchanting trip to Garhwal and Kumaon, visitors should also savor the exquisite Cuisine, so typical of these regions.