Made with tender pieces of lamb or mutton and infused with a mix of spices, this famous food in Kashmir comes packed with a burst of flavor.
This Kashmiri cuisine consists of mutton balls cooked in a rich creamy yogurt gravy. It’s tangy, savory, and delicious enough to keep you having more.
This dish is mainly made from ground beef or mutton rolled into a ball and combined with spices and eggs.
Light, aromatic, and extremely appetizing - the Yakhni is a yoghurt-based meat curry (traditionally of mutton or lamb) that is served with rice.
A vegetarian’s true delight, this Kashmiri food dish is crafted with a generous mix of spices and dry fruits. It’s fragrant, sweet, and savory.
Haak Saag is a staple household dish in the valley made from collard greens or kohlrabi leaves (haak).
Traditionally eaten during winters, it is a slow-cooked mutton paste spiced delicately and served hot with crispy fried onions and naan.
Another lesser-known Kashmir food is the Matschgand - minced meat cooked in a rich red gravy and often confused with Riste, but it's spicier and bolder.
This famous food in Kashmir is made from the stem of the lotus flower, which is coated with seasoned flour and then deep-fried.
Noon Chai is not your average tea. It’s salty, pink, and made with baking soda, milk, and a sprinkle of crushed nuts.
Kahwa (locally pronounced as kehwa) is a tea brewed with saffron, cinnamon, and cardamom, and topped with slivered almonds.