Boiled potatoes are stir-fried with herbs and spices from the area to make aloo ke gutke.
A nutritious side dish from Uttarakhand called Kumaouni raita is comprised of yoghurt blended with chopped vegetables, herbs, and spices to complement the main dish's flavour.
A traditional parantha from Uttarakhand, gahat parantha is made with filled ki gahat dal with a mixture of herbs and spices.
This is a classic Uttarakhand dessert made with rice flour and jaggery. It is typically enjoyed during festivals. The ingredients are formed into tiny discs and deep-fried until golden brown.
Black lentils are used to make chainsu, a thick, filling curry that is typically served with rice or bhaat. The lentils are slow-cooked with spices.
A classic Uttarakhand dessert called Jhangore ki kheer is made from millet, boiled with milk and sugar, and frequently topped with cardamom and almonds.
Nettle leaves are used to make kandalee ka saag, which is cooked with spices and served with rice or chapati.
A tasty and nutritious roll fashioned with steamed taro leaves and spiced rice flour, payetud is a traditional Uttarakhand delicacy that is typically eaten with chutney.
Uttarakhand's traditional cuisine, phaanu, is a steamed cake made from gahat dal. This recipe highlights the regional flavour.
Uttarakhand's traditional meal, kafuli, is made with rice flour, spices, and green leafy vegetables to produce a thick, creamy stew that is typically served with rice.