10 PAHADI FOODS YOU MUST TRY IN UTTARAKHAND! Perfect for your next hill vacation

TANISHA BALI

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2. Chainsoo (Bhaat Ki Dal) 🍲 ✅ Black gram dal from Garhwal region ✅ High protein, local specialty ✅ Eaten with steaming rice

3. Babru 🫓 ✅ Pahadi stuffed poori with black gram dal ✅ Unique: Baking powder in dough ✅ Garhwal & Kumaon favorite

4. Siddu 🥟 ✅ 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

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

🏔️ Which Pahadi food will you try first? ✅ Light & healthy (minimal oil) ✅ Fresh mountain ingredients ✅ Perfect for cold weather 📍 Best places: Nainital, Kainchi, Garhwal, Kumaon