JAMMU & KASHMIR
HERITAGE &
CULTURE
FOOD IN
JAMMU & KASHMIR
DONE BY : R.NITHISH RAM
VI - B
HISTORY AND CULTURE OF JAMMU AND
KASHMIR
The state of Jammu & Kashmir is part of the larger region of Kashmir, which
has been the subject of dispute since the partition of the subcontinent in
1947.India and Pakistan have fought three wars over the state – currently the
territory is divided: Pakistan controls under half, India controls over half and
China controls a tiny part. Jammu was historically the seat of the Dogra
dynasty and more than two-thirds of the population here is Hindu which lives
in the southeastern portion of the region. To the northwest, the proportion of
Muslims increases. The Kashmir valley, surrounded by the highlands of the
broader Kashmir regions where the majority of the people are Muslims who
speak Kashmiri or Urdu. Distinct from the rest of the country, the state has a
unique cultural blend. There are varied ethical entities, diversity of languages
Noon
A delicious tea from the chai
beautiful land of Kashmir, Noon Chai is
different from regular tea and tastes divine. Special tea leaves
from Kashmir is brewed in which baking soda, milk and
cardamom is added to make this delicious tea . The tea is a
great during the winters and can be served along with biscuits
Kashmiri Style Noon Chai Recipe, is a traditional tea from the land of
to make your evening better.
Kashmir. This tea is pink in colour and has a distinct taste to it, very
different from the teas we usually have. In Kashmir people consume
this tea about 2-3 times on a regular basis. Noon chai is made from
special tea leaves, milk, salt, and it is cooked in a Kashmiri
Samovar. This tea is great during the winters.
Dum Olav
While most of the Kashmiri cuisine dishes are non-
vegetarian, there is something very special prepared
with potatoes for the pure veggies. Dum Olav or Dum
Aaloo, one of the most famous dishes of Kashmiri food.
Dum Aaloo is cooked with yoghurt, ginger powder, fennel
and other hot spices to give it a unique flavour and
aroma. You can have it with chapatis or naan to get the
most out of this all time favourite and popular Kashmiri
cuisine dish.
Momos
. Though it's not a dish of Kashmiri origin, momos are
one of the super popular things to eat in Kashmir. A
Tibetan delicacy, here in Kashmir, they are served in a
blend of the original and local influences. Small and
spicy momos are dumplings stuffed with minced meat,
vegetables or cheese. Usually served with spicy
sauce, momos is one of the most favourite dishes of
people across North India. If you have never tried
these mouth-watering dumplings ever then here is the
call for you!
Butter Tea
All the tea lovers, set your eyes here and don't forget to
taste the famous Tibetan Butter tea and even if you forget,
you will be reminded right there as Butter tea is an essential
part of Tibetan life. It is prepared by adding butter and salt to
tea, sometimes pieces of yak meat are also added to it! Have
it the way you like. It's an important part of the Kashmiri food
cuisine, especially in the colder areas of Leh and Ladakh .
Rajma Chawal
Mozzarella like cheese made from goat or cow milk and served
with kulchas or bread and garnished with cooked vegetables.
This dish owes it origin to Udhampur of Jammu.
The spongy blob creates a heavenly taste when associated with
condiments or chutney, like chili or garlic chutney.
