A FOOD TRADITION
Kashmiri Cuisine
Kashmiri cuisine encompasses the food traditions of the Kashmir Valley and adjoining cultural regions, with distinct Pandit and Muslim repertoires as well as shared ingredients and techniques. Rice, lamb, turnips, lotus stem, dried greens, yogurt, fennel, saffron, and dried fruits are prominent. Cooking often involves slow braising, yogurt-based gravies, careful tempering, and the use of aromatic spices without relying solely on chili heat. Rogan josh, yakhni, and haak are representative dishes. Kashmiri foodways also connect with broader Himalayan and Central Asian exchange, so the cuisine has varied community-specific forms.
Dishes linked to this cuisine
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Daniwal korma
A Kashmiri mutton korma enriched with coriander and ghee.
gushtab
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Gushtaba
Kashmiri finely pounded meatballs with minced fat served in a mutton-broth preparation.
Kashmiri dum aloo
Baby potatoes slowly pressure-cooked in a spicy, tangy Kashmiri gravy.
Kashmiri pulao
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Kashmiri rogan josh
A Kashmiri lamb shoulder curry with yoghurt, Kashmiri chilli and aromatic seasonings.
Kashmiri yakhni
A creamy Kashmiri mutton curry based on yoghurt and fragrant cloves and cardamom.
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