Aakriti Upadhyay
Being a staple comfort food, this traditional Ladakhi barley porridge is a hearty dish made with butter, salt, and local grains, perfect for the cold weather.
Offering a unique and earthy taste of Northeast India, this tribal delicacy is a rich fish soup flavoured with fresh herbs and fermented bamboo shoot.
Being a Himachali favourite, Siddu is a soft, steamed wheat bun stuffed with spiced lentils or walnuts, best enjoyed with ghee or dal on chilly mountain evenings.
More than just a salad, Kismuri is a crispy coastal speciality, where sun dried shrimp, bitter gourd, or yam are tossed with fresh coconut, spices, and a hint of tang for a burst of flavour.
A monsoon delicacy like no other, this tangy and tamarind-based fish curry is made with the rare Pulasa fish, prized for its melt-in-the-mouth texture and exquisite taste.
Straight from Gujarati kitchens, Lapsi is a soul-satisfying dessert made with jaggery and ghee, served during auspicious occasions and family feasts.
Steeped in tradition and taste, this banana leaf-wrapped rice dish is a comforting meal cherished by pilgrims visiting the sacred Rameshwaram Temple.
Love dal but want a pahadi twist? Chainsoo, made from roasted black gram dal and slow-cooked with spices, is a protein packed treat from Uttarakhand.