Pahari Dishes And Recipes
June 30, 2009 | Post By: Vinay Dobhal | Editor: Rashmi Binjola
Uttarakhand is famous not only for its tourist places and pilgrims but also for its values and culture. The culture and tradition of the state can be seen in its songs, dance and also in its delicious dishes.
These dishes and recipes along with richness in its taste are highly nutritious. The recipes to these dishes are also simple to prepare.
Aloo Daal Pakora
Aloo Daal Pakora is served as a snack. It is one of the favorite snacks of the local people of Kumaon. This dish is prepared by making a cylindrical role and dipping that in beaten egg white. Later it is coated with breadcrumbs and deep fried in oil. It is served with chutney or tea.
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Aloo Tamatar Ka Jhol
Aloo tamatar ka jhol, curry made from potato and tomatoes is very easy to prepare and is full of nutrition and taste. Preparing this dish is very easy and this dish can be prepared at times when you have less time for cooking.
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Arsa
Arsa is normally prepared and served as a sweet dish during the wedding occassions and also presented to bride's in-law house along with other items. This is a custom which can be seen in weddings. Now a days people can find this dish selling in markets of Dehradun.
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Baadi
Baadi is made from Kwada ka Aata popularly known as Choon or Mandua flour which is black in color. Baadi is best eaten with Gahat ki dal or Phaanu. This dish is tasty as well as health to eat.
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Bhaang ki Chatni
Bhaang ki Chutney is a tasty sour chutney prepared with roasted Bhang seeds (Hemp Seeds) and cumin seeds (Sauf), mixed with Lemon juice. Preparing this dish is easy and requires ingredients that are easily available at home.
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Chainsoo
Chainsoo is prepared by using black gram daal. Normally due to the high protein content in this daal it is difficult to digest. However it is said that the bad effect gets nullified by roasting. Similar preparation with slight variation is made out of black bhat (a varity of soyabeen), but in that case it is called bhatwani.
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Gahat (Kulath) Soup
Gahat (Kulath) Soup is prepared from Gahat ( Kulth) Grains. Gahat (Kulath) Soup is very nutritious and also beneficial for kidney stone patients. This dish is prepared by first keeping boiled Gahat grain that are soaked overnight in a pan with Garam Masala.
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Gahat Kofta
Gahat (Kulath) Rasmi Badi (Kofta) is nutritious and also beneficial for kidney stone patients. This dish is prepared by makinge rough paste of overnight soaked Gahat dal that is mixed with little spices and chopped green chilies in the paste.
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