Yaji

Yaji

Rarely prepared these days. It was traditionally eaten on the mornings of Sonth (the first day of the month). These are made in the shape of a semi-spherical bowls of about and inch in thickness and eaten with some green vegetable

Luch (Deep Fried Puffed Pancake)

Luch (Deep Fried Puffed Pancake)

This can be enjoyed with Halva

Nadru Palak (Lotus Stem with Spinach)

Nadru Palak (Lotus Stem with Spinach)

Lotus stems are a plentiful resource in the lakes of Kashmir.

Haakh (Collard Greens)

Haakh (Collard Greens)

These collard greens are pretty simple to cook and pair well with rice and yogurt. Adjust the spiciness based on the amount of green chili that you add.

Aal Yakhni (Bottle Gourd in Yogurt Sauce)

Aal Yakhni (Bottle Gourd in Yogurt Sauce)

Bottle gourd is not used commonly is western culture. It is usually not available in your average grocery store

Dumaloo (Fried and Pressure Cooked Potatoes)

Dumaloo (Fried and Pressure Cooked Potatoes)

Dumaloo is one of those special meals that if you’ve had it you’ll love it. It’s probably so good because it can take a really long time to cook. First you fry the potatoes then your boil and pressure cook. Traditionally it took all day 

Mutton Roganjosh (Goat or Lamb in red sauce)

Mutton Roganjosh (Goat or Lamb in red sauce)

This is the meal for which all Kashmiri weddings are judged. It is found in many restaurants

Bakarkhani Roti

Bakarkhani Roti

Traditional Kashmiri Bread Sooji is a fine flour see link (Sooji)

Kashmiri Chochwor Televor (Local Donuts)

Kashmiri Chochwor Televor (Local Donuts)

These traditional breads are more like bagels than donuts. These pair really well with a cup of Kevah

Turnips with Lamb

Turnips with Lamb

This is a combination of two of the staples of the Kashmiri diet, Lamb and Turnips.