10 PAHADI FOODS YOU MUST TRY IN UTTARAKHAND! Perfect for your next hill vacation
10 PAHADI FOODS YOU MUST TRY IN UTTARAKHAND! Perfect for your next hill vacation
TANISHA BALI
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1. Aloo Ke Gutke
🥔 ✅ Spicy mashed potatoes with local Pahadi spices ✅ Must-try: Nainital ✅ Perfect snack for cold weather
1. Aloo Ke Gutke
🥔
✅ Spicy mashed potatoes with local Pahadi spices
✅ Must-try: Nainital
✅ Perfect snack for cold weather
2. Chainsoo (Bhaat Ki Dal)
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✅ Black gram dal from Garhwal region
✅ High protein, local specialty
✅ Eaten with steaming rice
3. Babru
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✅ Pahadi stuffed poori with black gram dal
✅ Unique: Baking powder in dough
✅ Garhwal & Kumaon favorite
4. Siddu
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✅ Steamed bun (maida/atta with yeast)
✅ Sweet OR savory filling
✅ Best with hot masala tea ☕
5. Chana Madra
🍛 ✅ Chickpeas in thick yogurt gravy ✅ Spices: Cardamom, cloves, turmeric ✅ Creamy & flavorful
5. Chana Madra
🍛 ✅ Chickpeas in thick yogurt gravy ✅ Spices: Cardamom, cloves, turmeric ✅ Creamy & flavorful
6. Bhatt Ki Dal
🌱 ✅ Black soybean dal (local variety) ✅ Uttarakhand favorite ✅ High protein, unique to hill
6. Bhatt Ki Dal
🌱
✅ Black soybean dal (local variety)
✅ Uttarakhand favorite
✅ High protein, unique to hill
7. Bal Mithai
(DESSERT!) ✅ Famous Uttarakhand sweet ✅ Caramelized balls covered in khoya ✅ Best: Nainital, Dehradun
7. Bal Mithai
(DESSERT!)
✅ Famous Uttarakhand sweet
✅ Caramelized balls covered in khoya
✅ Best: Nainital, Dehradun
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Which Pahadi food will you try first?
✅ Light & healthy (minimal oil) ✅ Fresh mountain ingredients ✅ Perfect for cold weather
📍 Best places:
Nainital, Kainchi, Garhwal, Kumaon
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Which Pahadi food will you try first?
✅ Light & healthy (minimal oil) ✅ Fresh mountain ingredients ✅ Perfect for cold weather
📍 Best places:
Nainital, Kainchi, Garhwal, Kumaon
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