KUMAONI CUSINE.............................................

Bal Mithai A very popular Sweet prepared from Khoya with sugar balls.

Singodi A tasty Sweet prepared from Khoya (Condensed Milk) and Coconut and wrapped in a leaf which is pecular to Kumaon called Malu.

Singal A local sweet snack made from suji, eaten during festivals. 

Alu ke Gutke Typical kumaon Snack prepared from boiled Potatoes, cooked in Hot Spice with roasted Whole Red Chillies and Coriander leaves. 

Kumaoni Raita Raita prepared with Cucumber, Curd and Mustard seeds with the pungent taste of Mustard. 

Sani hui muli and nibu A typical refreshing and tempting mixture of Radish, Lemon, Curd and paste of Bhang seeds, eaten during winter season.

Sisunak Sag A Green leafy Vegtable Dish, prepared like other green vegetables. The leaves are locally known as "Bichhu Ghas".

Bhang ki Khatai A tasty Sour Chutney prepared with rosted Bhang seeds and Cumin seeds, mixed with lemon juice. 

Madua Ki Roti Delicious and nutritious Chappaties made from Madua cereal.

Rus A typical Kumaon delicacy prepared with mixed Dal Stock, thickened by rice paste and served with Rice. 

Kaapa Boiled spinach, finely chopped and cooked with Spice and Curd, and thickened with Rice paste.

Ghaut Ki Dal Dal prepared from Ghaut, tempered with Gandherin, Asfoetida and Cumin seeds. 

Mixed Dal Balls Highly nutritive Salad, to be served before meals as appetitiser. It is an innovative way to utiliseRus residue. 

Jhangora Ki Kheer A Sweet Dish prepared with Milk, Sugar and Jhangora (a local cereal).

Lesu Kumaon Bread prepared by stuffing Madua dough into Wheat Flour dough. (Eaten with a lot of Ghee.)