18 Popular Kashmiri Dishes You Must Try

Let us kick it off with some tender mutton. The Mutton Rogan Josh, like many other delicacies in the country, has a Mughal connection to it. With every bite, apart from a handful of meat, you will also taste some fried onions, fresh yoghurt, and the punch of loads of red chilli powder. If you wonder where the red tinge comes from, it is from the red chilli powder! The Rogan Josh will be the best introduction to the traditional food of Kashmir for you.

If meat doesn’t float your boat, we have some cottage cheese. But not a simple cottage cheese recipe! The Paneer Chaman is a Kashmiri styled dish where the paneer is slowly simmered in milk while it basks in the flavours of cardamom. You will get the perfect blend of spices and a richness that cannot be explained in mere words.

Whether you like spinach or not, this famous food of Kashmir will make you fall in love with it. This is the perfect recipe to provide you with some warmth amidst the chilly winters. After spending about 20 minutes in the kitchen and playing with just 6 ingredients, you can even cook yourself this plate of goodness. A tip? Enjoy this creamy delight with some soft rotis!

You would never think of a lotus in an appetising manner, would you? It is time to do so! Kashmiris have got down the perfect lotus stem recipe with Nadru Yakhni. While you sip the rich yoghurt that is interspersed with bay leaves and a dash of ginger, you also get a bite into the crunchy stems. Sounds interesting!

Don’t let the common name fool you. While in other parts of the country, you will find several versions of this dish, none will provide you with the same satisfaction as the Kashmiri one. The simplicity of the ghee rice with juicy pieces of chicken is what makes it a popular food of Kashmir.

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Perhaps a ubiquitous meal in all households, the people of Kashmir, too, hold it in very high regard. The flavourful dish is a meal in itself. But if that doesn’t fill your appetite, try some steaming rice with it, or team it up with some buttered toast for breakfast!

Also known as Dum Aloo, one of our (most probably, yours as well) favourite ingredients comes as a hero in this dish! Wrapped up in layers of spices and aromatic herbs, the small potatoes are a delight for all vegetarians. In fact, the non-vegetarians too cannot resist their urge to get some on their plate. So, vegetarian or not, do haste and try one of the most famous Kashmiri dishes in Kashmir with some hot naan or rotis!

If you were missing some seafood, here you are with some Muji Gaad. You will find this dish pop up most during festivals. It is the perfect blend of fish and lotus stems, marinated in an array of flavorful spices that are sure to tingle your taste buds with joy.

Another traditional food of Kashmir is the age-old recipe of Gostaba. If you want to walk amongst the kings, the closest you will get is with this dish. Minced mutton, often in the shape of a ball, is cooked in yoghurt and spices. The taste is undoubtedly one of royalty that is bound to transport you to the dining table of the royals.

Another gem for the meat lovers is this curry dressed in a thick veil of rich yoghurt. The presence of Mawal flowers in the mix only adds to the traditional flavour of this age-old dish. The best way for you to devour some of the hot curry is with a serving of steaming rice.

Another one for paneer lovers is this popular food of Kashmir, Lyodur Tschaman. One bite of this and you will find yourself in the quaint mountains. The creamy turmeric gravy gives a different taste to the paneer, which has made it into a staple dish amongst the households.

Although not a dish, Kahva is an important part of Kashmiri cuisine. Whether you feel tired or are caught up in a festive mood, this tea-like beverage is the perfect accompaniment for all occasions. This herbal tea is brewed with saffron and a host of other spices, giving it a unique taste, one that you will remember for a long time.

Have you ever thought of a whole brinjal cooked as it is? Now, you will get a chance to taste the said dish in the form of the Kashmiri Baingan. It is certainly among the top 10 Kashmiri dishes in Kashmir, and the spices that embrace the diced pieces of eggplant contributes to the taste to a great extent. Perfect as a side dish, it can be cooked in a variety of ways, all of which are equally palatable.

A proper meal will be incomplete without something sweet. Hence, we bring to you the wonder that is Modur Pulao. Centred around saffron, the rice-based dish is adorned with dry fruits, servings of ghee and some milk. The sugar that goes into it provides that sweetness you feel in your mouth after a couple of spoonfuls. If you ask us, Modur Pulao at the end of your Kashmiri dining is a must!

We often have flatbread as a way to accompany the curry or side dish on our plate. But, here is a kind of bread that is a meal in itself. Sheermal is one of the famous Kashmiri dishes. The crispy yet sweet delight is bound to melt in your mouth as soon as you bite into it. And the best way to experience it is in Kashmir itself, with the locals.

Fried food is something we all love and crave. And the dish named Nadir Monji constitutes the locals' fried delight. Made from lotus stem, the dish is served with some fresh mint dip that will surely make it perfect for a rainy day or whenever you want a snack!

Another gem of the traditional food of Kashmir is the Tabak Maaz. It is a serving of fried pieces of mutton, flavoured with salt and red chilli. You can immediately taste the pangs of flavour when the first bite goes in your mouth.

Since rice is such an important part of Kashmiri cuisine, what can be a better end to this food journey than a simple yet elegant rice preparation. Tehar is coloured with a pinch of turmeric and is served with a few strands of saffron that gives it the extra flavour. The taste is exemplified when it is served with a worthy side dish.

So many delicious delicacies! The foodies are sure to find new heaven in Kashmir!