- Jammu and Kashmir
Food in Jammu and Kashmir varies greatly. Jammu cuisine typically features vegetarian options like Dal Patt, Maa Da Madra, Rajma and Rice and Kulthein di Dal, Kashmiri food features meat based dishes like Rogan Josh, Tabak Maaz and Chaman-fried Paneer. Jammu on one hand has Sund Panjeeri, Kalari Cheese and Patisa to devour as sweet after a heavy meal, Kashmir has Kahwa to appetize stomach after every meal. But no matter what, these soul-satisfying dishes from Jammu and Kashmir will imprint your soul with a sigh of contentment.
- Himachal Pradesh
Pahari cuisine of Himachal Pradesh has a unique aroma and flavor that keeps on tantalizing one’s taste buds. Traditional Himachal cuisine is mostly dominated by red meat and white bread. However, Madra, Mittha Bhat, Sidu, Channa Madra, Tudkiya Bhaat and Nashpati Sabzi are absolute dinner delights. Seeped in desi ghee, these dishes also help one fight chills of winter.
- Punjab
Known for its Butter Chicken worldwide, Punjabi food is something that’ll leave you yearning for more. Apart from that, Sarson Da Saag, Makke ki Roti and Amritsari Kulche are another food to try when you are touring India. The best thing about Punjabi cuisine is that you can devour it anywhere in North Indian restaurants. Enhance your culinary taste with Pinni and Lassi just as you are done with the food. The food in Punjab is not only spicy but finger-licking tasty too!
- Haryana
Haryana is known for its simple yet delightful food, particularly Kadhi Pakoda, Kachri ki Sabzi, Methi Gajjar, Bathua raita and Khichdi. There is no dearth of milk and ghee in Haryanvi cuisine. You can find ghee in almost every vegetable you eat. It’s not only nutritious for your body but also improve your stamina as well. Haryana’s sumptuous desserts include- Churma, Malpua and Gajjar ka Halwa that is enough to satisfy your stomach.
- Uttarakhand
Talk about different dishes that can make you fall hard for them, Uttarakhand has a lot in its store for you. Whether it’s Kafuli or Ripe Lemon Chaat with Bhaang Chutney, the food here will leave you anticipating for more. Bal Mitthai is a notable dessert typically seen in Uttarakhandi cuisine. Then there is Gahat ke Paranthey, an absolute breakfast meal that are served with tea. Chainsoo is a high-protein Dal you won’t want to say no to!
- Uttar Pradesh
The land of Galauti Kebab unleashes foodie inside you as you step onto its soil. With remarkable lip-smacking dishes like Shami Kebab, Dum Pukht Biryani, Pasandas, Nargisi Kofta, Korma and Murg Mussallam , Uttar Pradesh surely wins heart of hardcore foodies. Beside its street food, mughlai and lucknowi cuisine also make one go crazy in love with spicy, sour, bitter, salty and aromatic food of UP. Even sweet dishes like Agra ka Petha, Meerut ki Gajjak, Mathura ke Pede are quite popular.
