Cooking

Fish is undoubtedly a favourite of non-vegetarians. Kashmiris cook fish with various combinations like Kohlrabi, Radish and Lotus Stem. Lotus Stem is quite a favourite and offers many health benefits. Watch the video for complete recipe.

Basil (Tulsi) also known as French Basil or Sweet Basil. Apart from flavouring numerous foods, it has many health benefits.

Asafoetida is dried latex obtained from the roots of a species of plant called Ferula. It is a perennial herb found in Mediterranean region, extensively used for flavoring curries, sauces, and pickles. It has immense health benefits as well.

It is majorly used in culinary as a flavourant, household, cosmetic and medicinal purposes. The fruit of anis, commercially called aniseed is widely used for culinary and health benefits.

Roth is also sometimes referred to as Kashmiri Cake. It is generally offered to God Ganesha on Ganesh Chaturthi. It is made either by frying in a pan or in an oven.

Dum Aloo is a very famous Kashmiri dish relished by one and all. No celebration is complete without this dish. It is known for its exotic taste and dark red texture.

Paneer tikka is an Indian dish made from chunks of paneer marinated in spices and grilled in a tandoor.

Kashmiri Red Paneer is a very famous dish known for its exotic flavours and taste, infused with the aroma of spices like Cardamom, Cinnamon and Pepper Corns

Kashmiri make Sada Dosa traditionally. It is believed Akbar settled Tamilian Brahmins in Kashmir after many forced exoduses by previous kings. With them they brought along their culture and food. Dosa is one among them.