Kashmiri cuisine is well-known for the ample use of spices like cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, etc. Saffron is the signature spice of Kashmir, which provides a heavenly flavour to any dish. To know so many interesting and yummy Kashmiri Foods through Theotherhome.com

1. Flavors of Kashmir

2. Kashmir, also called ‘Paradise on Earth’ and an inspiration for art, music and
poetry, is set in the lap of dazzling snow-capped Himalayas, like a crown Jewel on
the map of India, changing its magnificent colours with the all four seasons! The
cuisine of Kashmir is as decorated and colourful as the marvellous gardens of the
valley. This cuisine is characterized by its richness and aromatic flavours.
Kashmiri cuisine is well-known for the ample use of spices like cinnamon, cloves,
cardamom, etc. Saffron is the signature spice of Kashmir, which provides a
heavenly flavour to any dish. Exotic dry fruits like walnuts, almonds, apricots,
peanuts, raisins, cashew nuts, chest nuts, dates, etc. are used graciously in the
cuisine of the valley.

3. WAZAWANWazawan is a core element of the cultural identity of the people of
Kashmir. Wazawan is a multi-course meal in Kashmiri cuisine,
the preparation of which is considered an art and a point of pride
in Kashmiri culture and identity. Almost all the dishes are meat-
based (lamb, chicken). It is popular throughout Kashmir and is
also served internationally at Kashmiri food festivals.
Some of the most popular dishes forming part of Wazawan are:
 Rogan Josh
 Kashmiri Yakhni
 Murgh Musallam
 Kabargah
 Murgh Tikka
 Nadir yakhni
 Modur Pulao
 Dhanwal Korma
 Aab Gosht

4. KAHWA
Kashmiri people are tea lovers
and Kahwah is very popular
among the natives of the
valley. The tea is made by
boiling green tea leaves
with saffron
strands, cinnamon bark
and cardamom pods and
occasionally Kashmiri roses to
add a great aroma. Generally, it
is served with sugar or honey,
and crushed nuts,
usually almonds or walnuts.

5. Rogan Josh Rogan josh (or roghan
josh) is
an aromatic lamb dish
and a staple Kashmiri
cuisine, originally it
was brought to
Kashmir by the
Mughals. It is one of
the main dishes of the
Kashmiri multi-course
meal (the "Wazwan").

6. KASHMIRI YAKHNI
This tasty rice dish is a
classic Kashmiri dish.
It gets its name from
the Yakhni (meat
stock) it is cooked in.
Kashmiri Yakhni
is flavoured with
aromatic Fennel seeds
and Cardamom

7. MURGH MUSALLAM
Murgh Musallam is a
whole chicken stuffed
with a rich and flavourful
stuffing and cooked in a
rich gravy - fit for a king.
Whole chicken is stuffed
with boiled eggs,
vegetables , boiled
potatoes and nuts. You
can not forget its taste ,
colour and aroma

8. KABARGAH
The Kabargah is a
scrumptious non
vegetarian treat from
the Kashmiri cuisine.
It is a gravy-less Fried
Meat preparation,
generally served as a
last Meat Course by
Kashmiri Pandits, and
is very delicious.

9. MURGH TIKKA
Murgh Tikka is another of those
phenomenal Indian dishes pretty
well known all over the
world. Murgh is Chicken and tikk
as are the little morsels or bites;
having originated in the northern
regions of India these are
immensely popular as an appetizer.
The little bites are tender and
beautifully flavoured. The
succulent bites of chicken are
usually served on a bed of sliced
onions, with wedges of lemon juice
and a sprinkle of Chaat Masala

10. KASHMIRI DUM ALOOThis recipe uses favorite
Kashmiri spices like
fennel/aniseed and ginger
powder. Dum Aloo is
named so because it is
cooked under Dum or
pressure. In this cooking
method, the food is cooked
under pressure in its own
juices. kashmiri dum
aloo is one dish which is
very hot and if you are a
spice junky then this is one
vegetarian dish that will
not disappoint you.

11. NADIR YAKHNI
This is a quintessential
Kashmiri dish and is the
star of a vegetarian
festive meal. The slender,
long roots are mild with
a great texture. It doesn’t
really have a flavour of
its own, but takes on the
flavours of the spices
and yet maintains its
individuality.

12. MODUR PULAO Modur pulao is a
sweet condimental
‘Pulao’ made of
Basmati rice. It is a
delicious and
aromatic recipe that
leaves you craving
for more.

13. DHANIWAL KORMA Dhaniwal korma is
made with mutton
and cilantro with a
generous amount of
fried onions thrown
in. The citrus fresh
aroma of freshly
ground cilantro, sweet
fried onions and
creamy yogurt just
leave you asking for
more.

14. AAB GOSHT
This dish is made in several
ways but the two popular
versions are Kashmiri and
Iranian. The authenticity of
this dish is because of the
gravy that is made with
milk or coconut milk and
all the flavourful spices.
Hot and spicy curry -
mutton cooked with chana
dal, green chillies and
coconut milk. This dish is
prepared with whole spices
and it is not very rich in
calorific value.

15. RISTA
Rista (Meat-balls in
red gravy) is delicious
culinary delight with
a ladleful gravy to be
enjoyed with Naan
and cumin rice.

16. GUSHTABA
A delicacy – mutton
minced with spices,
shaped into balls and
cooked in a flavourful
yogurt gravy. this is a
velvety textured
meatball in white
yogurt gravy, a
specialty

17. SHUFTA
Shufta is a very delectable
and yummy dessert from
the Kashmiri cuisine. A
lavish assortment of dry
fruits and
saffron, shufta’s basic
purpose is to induce heat
in the body, so winter
might be a good time to
try this.

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