Top Himachal Recipes - Part 1

Discover authentic Himachal flavors and traditional cooking techniques. From classic dishes to modern interpretations.

Himachal cuisine
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Himachali Lamb Rara

4.1
(1030 reviews)

A flavorful and rich Himachali Mutton Rara recipe, perfect for a hearty dinner. Slow-cooked mutton in a blend of aromatic spices.

110 min
650 cal
Non-Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (check accompaniments)
65%
75
Himachal
Medium
A-

Himachali Bhey (Stir-Fried Lotus Stem)

4.0
(745 reviews)

A flavorful stir-fried lotus stem dish from the Himachal region of India, featuring aromatic spices and a unique texture.

50 min
300 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (Check Besan)
75%
65
Himachal
Medium
A+

Himachali Khatta (Tangy Black Chickpea Curry)

4.3
(544 reviews)

A traditional Himachali dish featuring black chickpeas simmered in a tangy and spiced gravy. This Khatta recipe offers a unique blend of flavors, combining the earthiness of chickpeas with the tanginess of dry mango powder and the warmth of various Indian spices.

580 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
Vegan
75%
65
Himachal
Medium
A

Himachal Style Panchkuti Khichdi

4.3
(741 reviews)

A hearty and nutritious khichdi recipe from Himachal Pradesh, made with a blend of five different dals and millet.

50 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (if quinoa is used)
80%
65
Himachal
Medium
A

Himachal Pahari Style Teliah Mah (Brown Horse Gram Curry)

4.2
(1826 reviews)

A traditional Himachal curry made with horse gram, yogurt, and aromatic spices. This hearty and flavorful dish is a staple in the Pahari cuisine of Himachal Pradesh.

145 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
70%
65
Himachal
Hard
A

Himachali Pahari Mutton

4.0
(1276 reviews)

A flavorful and aromatic mutton dish from the Himachal region, cooked with traditional spices and yogurt.

45 min
450 cal
Gluten-Free
60%
70
Himachal
Medium
A-

Himachali Pahari Auriya Kaddu

4.4
(1698 reviews)

A tangy and flavorful Himachali pumpkin sabzi (vegetable dish) made with a unique blend of spices and a rice-mustard paste.

45 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (check asafoetida)
70%
65
Himachal
Medium
C+

Himachali Aloo Palda

4.3
(703 reviews)

A traditional Himachali dish featuring potatoes in a creamy yogurt-based gravy, infused with aromatic spices.

35 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
65
Himachal
Medium
A

Himachali Chana Madra (Chickpea Yogurt Curry)

4.1
(68 reviews)

A traditional Himachali dish featuring chickpeas simmered in a creamy yogurt-based gravy, infused with aromatic spices.

550 min
450 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
70%
75
Himachal
Hard
A

Sepu Vadi (Himachali Urad Dal Dumplings in Spinach Gravy)

4.1
(1407 reviews)

A traditional Himachali dish featuring steamed and fried urad dal dumplings simmered in a flavorful spinach gravy. This recipe offers a unique blend of textures and earthy flavors.

55 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (check asafoetida)
70%
65
Himachal
Medium
C+

Himachal Style Khatta Jimikand

4.5
(1550 reviews)

A spicy and tangy yam dish from Himachal Pradesh, India.

40 min
N/A cal
Vegan
Vegetarian
75%
65
Himachal
Easy
B

Himachali Dry Raw Mango Chutney

4.2
(882 reviews)

A tangy and flavorful chutney from Himachal Pradesh, made with dry raw mango, mint, coriander, and green chilies.

20 min
50 cal
Vegetarian
Vegan
70%
65
Himachal
Medium
A

Kala Chana Mithaas Liye (Chickpeas & Lotus Seed in Date Curry)

4.1
(234 reviews)

A traditional Himachal dish featuring brown chickpeas and lotus seeds in a sweet and savory date curry.

25 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
65
Himachal
Hard
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Himachali Mutton Rara

4.4
(639 reviews)

A flavorful and aromatic Himachali Mutton Rara recipe, slow-cooked with a blend of spices and ghee for a rich and tender dish.

110 min
550 cal
High-Protein
Non-Vegetarian
65%
60
Himachal
Easy
A-

Himachali Khatta: Boondi Yogurt Curry

4.1
(1917 reviews)

A tangy and flavorful yogurt-based curry from Himachal Pradesh, featuring boondi (small fried chickpea flour balls).

15 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
80%
65
Himachal
Easy
B+

Himachali Dry Mango Dip

4.1
(1098 reviews)

A refreshing and tangy chutney from Himachal Pradesh made with raw mango, mint, coriander, and green chilies.

20 min
50 cal
Vegetarian
Vegan
75%
65
Himachal
Hard
A

Himachali Dumpling Curry

4.4
(1401 reviews)

A traditional Himachali dish featuring steamed and fried urad dal dumplings simmered in a creamy spinach gravy.

55 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (ensure hing is gluten-free)
65%
60
Himachal
Easy
B+

Sukha Aam Chutney

4.1
(1296 reviews)

A tangy and refreshing chutney from Himachal Pradesh made with dry raw mango, mint, coriander, and spices.

20 min
50 cal
vegetarian
vegan
75%
65
Himachal
Easy
A-

Himachali Pahari Khatta: Boondi Yogurt Curry

4.3
(1294 reviews)

A tangy and flavorful Himachali yogurt curry with boondi, perfect for a light lunch.

15 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free boondi)
75%
60
Himachal
Medium
A

Himachal Style Khatta Jimikand (Spicy Tangy Yam)

4.3
(1261 reviews)

A spicy and tangy yam dish from Himachal Pradesh, India. This Khatta Jimikand recipe features elephant yam cooked with a blend of aromatic spices, offering a unique and flavorful side dish.

40 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
70%
65