Whenever the most beautiful places of the country are mentioned, the name of Jammu and Kashmir, full of beautiful valleys, river waterfalls, and beautiful views, comes to mind. Jammu and Kashmir has received worldwide recognition in terms of tourism. But along with its panoramic view, the special flavor of Jammu and Kashmir has also been attracting tourists from all over the world. The food of Kashmir is extremely tasty and diverse with plenty to offer to both non-vegetarians and vegetarians. The food here is so delicious that everyone who eats it keeps licking their fingers. Apart from visiting this place, tourists from all over the world also come here again and again to taste the local food and drinks. Today in this episode, we are going to give you information about some famous foods of Jammu and Kashmir, which you must taste if you come here.

Kashmiri Pulao
The Kashmiri Pulao made here is made by adding aromatic Basmati rice with milk, sugar, and dry fruits. Its taste is very delicious in food. Most of the Kashmiri people who are fond of non-veg, add mutton to Basmati rice and make pulao.

Nadru Yakhini
Nadru Yakhini is a very popular food of Jammu and Kashmir which is made using curd and lotus cucumber. It has a special aroma of cardamom, bay leaves, and ginger which further enhances the taste. In such a situation, if you are going to visit Jammu then definitely test it.

Rogan Josh
You might have eaten the Rogan Josh dish in your place, but Rogan Josh is one of the most popular dishes in Jammu and Kashmir. Rogan Josh is a lamb curry made with a mixture of different spices, curd, and onion. If you love non-vegetarian food, then you will not be able to stop yourself from eating delicious food like Rogan Josh here. It is eaten with rice or naan

Modak Pulao
Modak Pulao is the most favorite food of Jammu and Kashmir especially if you like vegetarian food. Modak Pulao is not like the common Pulao, it is quite different from the common Pulao, it is prepared with milk, saffron, ghee, and cinnamon and later the rice is cooked with dry fruits like almonds, cashew nuts, and raisins. Saffron is the main ingredient in Modak Pulao, as it is grown in Kashmir only. This is a popular Kashmiri dish for vegetarians and people with a sweet tooth.

Kashmiri rajma
Though Rajma is a common name we will tell you that Kashmiri Rajma is cooked differently. Which is delicious as well as quite famous. It is served for lunch and dinner. You can also taste it with Tawa Paratha and Lachha Paratha.

Goshtaba
Goshtaba is also a traditional dish of Jammu and Kashmir. It is said that it has been liked here since the time of the kings and maharajas. It is also known as the royal dish of Kashmir. Goshtaba is a type of mutton mince that is formed into small balls and prepared with curd gravy.

Kashmiri silt
Kashmiri Gaad is a special dish that is prepared on any special occasion or festival in the month of December. This dish is usually made with fish prepared with radish or nadur. This dish is a mixture of vegetarian and non-vegetarian ingredients. The hot spices and herbs added to it further enhance the taste. It is served only after an hour of making it so that it gets cooked properly.

Dum Aloo
If you want to taste the real authentic Kashmiri cuisine, then you must try Dum Aloo once during your trip to Jammu and Kashmir, believe me, after eating it, you will never forget its taste. In Dum Aloo, potatoes are cooked in curd, ginger paste, fennel seeds, and hot spices and eaten with roti or naan roti. Despite being so simple and straightforward, Dum Aloo is quite high on the list of famous Kashmiri foods, which can be gauged from its popularity.

Thukpa
Thukpa is a famous food of Jammu and Kashmir, which has gained popularity in Jammu and Kashmir as well as in the entire North India. This is an aromatic dish native to the eastern region of Tibet. Originated from the area. It consists of a mixture of noodles and soup, which can be served vegetarian or non-vegetarian.

Khambir
A paan-shaped local bread that is mainly served with butter tea, Khambir is the perfect dish for travelers looking to try something unique. Khambir, eaten during breakfast, is a roti made from whole wheat flour and served with tea, which is prepared by adding salt and butter to the tea, which is another distinctive feature of the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

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