Talking about the tourist destinations of India, every state is known for its diversity where you get to experience different types of tourism. Now when it comes to tourism, it is natural to talk about food which is also a part of tourism. Today in this episode we are going to talk about the food of Sikkim, a beautiful state of India. Sikkim is known for its natural beauty as well as delicious food. The food of Sikkim is simple and delicious in its way. Bhutan, Tibet, and Nepal, which border Sikkim, have a significant influence on the cuisine of Sikkim. Today we are going to tell you about the main and famous food of Sikkim. Let us know about it...

# Gundruk Soup
Gundruk soup originated in Nepal but is one of the staple foods of Sikkim. Gunduk soup is a fermented vegetable soup made from mustard, cabbage, or radish leaves. People of Sikkim prepare this dish in earthen pots. The soup is rich in roughage and helps maintain the body's metabolism.

#Thukpa
If you are visiting the Indian state of Sikkim, do not miss Thukpa! This Sikkimese dish, a delicious noodle soup made in the eastern regions of Tibet, will please your taste buds. This delicious dish is available not only in street vendors but in almost every restaurant in the state. In addition to the spicy flavor, the noodle soup contains chopped onions and green chilies. You have the option to make this recipe vegetarian or non-vegetarian. Instead of chopped vegetables, you can include red meat and eggs.

#Sinky soup
Sinki soup is a traditional dish of Sikkim, similar to Gundruk soup, but made from radish taproot. These radish roots are cut and put in a hole covered with straw. After this, the bacteria remain covered with vegetation and soil for about a month to perform their action. It is then dried in the sun and can be stored for up to a year and used in soups. It can also be used as a pickle and eaten with parantha.

#Thenthuk
One of the most famous dishes of Sikkim is Thenthuk, a type of noodle soup. It is made from vegetables, chicken or mutton, and wheat flour. If you are a vegetarian then you can eat veggie thenthuk. It is a soup with vegetables, meat, or both, into which small pieces of dough are added and cooked with stew. It is a dinner dish served by Sikkimese families.

#Khapsi
Khapsi is a fried pastry, which tastes slightly sweet or salty. It is commonly eaten and prepared on special occasions, as well as at Tibetan weddings. These are doughs that are shaped into attractive shapes, and colors are often added to make them more attractive.

#Momos
Sikkim and Momos are related to each other. Momos originated in Tibet and were modified by Nepalese and then became the lifeline of Sikkim. It is a small steamed bun with vegetable filling. The filling can be anything other than ground meat and vegetables. These pagodas are made from white flour dough. To enhance the texture of momos, yeast or baking soda is also added to the dough.

#Wachipa
Wachipa is a traditional Sikkimese dish of the Kirat Rai ethnic group. Powder made from burnt chicken wings is mixed with cooked rice and minced chicken. Due to this, the taste of the powder is bitter. Vegetarian wachipa can be made by replacing the meat with the leaves or flowers of the bitter damlapa plant. This mostly happens only for some special occasions.

# Dal Bhaat
Everyone in Sikkim consumes Dal Bhaat almost every day and it is considered the staple food of Sikkim. This meal is a mixture of boiled rice, lentil soup, and vegetables. Many Indian regions refer to this dish as dal rice. The taste of lentil soup may vary from place to place, but some ingredients, such as salt, turmeric, and a little bit of allspice, remain the same. Vegetables (curry or fried vegetables) and many other side dishes are also included. For those who want to keep things simple and have a light meal, Dal Bhaat is a great option.

#Sel roti
Sel Roti is a famous and popular Sikkimese popular dish. It is made from rice flour. Cleaning the rice, which absorbs the water and creates a nutritious meal, is part of the process. Cardamom is added along with water and sugar to taste. It is dropped in hot oil in a ring shape. If you want to fry it, you will need a lot of practice as it will look simple but is difficult to prepare. On special occasions, it is prepared in large quantities and served with potato curry.

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