Himachal offers a wide range of gastronomic experiences that range from fine dining in elegant surroudings to a wide variety of street-food. Most major culinary styles are available at various places and practically every mid and top range restaurant and hotel offers Indian, Continental and Chinese cuisine.
Among other places, authentic Himachal food may be sampled at Himachal Tourism's Hotel Holiday Home and Goofa Ashiana Restaurant at the Ridge. "Fast food' and other quick bites are available at several places as is a variety of quality confectionary. Try some of the local dishes like: Siddu, Patande (Himachali version of pancakes), Ainklu, Patrodu, Sepu Vadi, Badaana, Babru, Chana Madra, Meetha Bhaat (mixed with nuts and raisins), Khamod or Chhah Meat, Darhu Meat, Gobhi Palda, Kheru, Kadhu Ambla/Auriya Moong, Covarey Ka Raita, Siddu Ghee etc.
Kangri Dhaam is a traditional food festival celebrated in District Kangra. Himachali food varies from region to region. The cuisine of Himachal Pradesh is largely based on the climate and topography of the state. While the everyday meal is the usual dal-chawal-subzi-roti, special dishes are cooked during festive occasions. Among festive food, the traditional meal, Kangri Dham (lunch served in traditional occasions) finds instant mention. The traditional Dham is celebrated with great enthusiasm. The dham offers one with an opportunity to be acquainted with the various delicacies of the District.
Kangri Dham is cooked only by botis (a particular caste of Brahmins who are hereditary chefs). Preparation for this elaborate mid-day meal begins the night before. The utensils used for cooking the food are normally brass ones. It is served in courses to people who sit on floor. The food is served on leaf plates called pattlu (in local language). The Dham includes plain aromatic rice, fried pulses or dal, spicy vegetable curry of red kidney beans and many desserts to satisfy one's appetite.
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Distt, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh 177114
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