Ethnic Himalayan Cuisine

Patyud (Gundalu) Life style  & cuisine of natives from Garhwal and Kumaun region can be understood by there food, Choice of Ingredients & method of cooking. Dishes like Patyud locally known as gundalu is a perfect example that shows how leaves from Colocasia plant (Arbi) Can be used to make this all time favorite Pahadi - Starter, mini meal or some time full meal It is so di fficult to produce quality Dishes from a limited vegetation but when ever I see dishes from Rural Garhwal, it gives me immense pleasure to acknowledge maximum utilization of locally grown fresh ingredients. Producing wholesome & amazing dishes from a limited inventory of Ingredients is an achievement , and somehow this is what makes Garhwali cuisine special. Patyud, Patod or Gundalu are the versions of this vary popular dish lets find out a vary easy way of making this delight Ingredients: Arbi Leaves                                           - 800 gms Besan                           

Murrya  A Himalayan herb widely used in Garhwal, Kumaun & certain parts of Himanchal Generally used as major flavouring agent in various Chutnees  and mixed with Salt to make a flavour full mix to season Fruits and Vegetables like pahadi cucumber and other locally grown citrus fruits. Also used in flavoring a traditional Garhwali dish called "Chachindu" a light bodied Curry made from buttermilk The flavour profile is a mix of Mint, Holy Basil and Chives  Other then super yummy taste it got wonderful health ben efits too - Extremely helpful in digestion. Astringent quality of this herb makes it a great Anti Acid That's why used widely in Ayurveda for preparing Medicines So if you luckily have a Pahadi neighbor, go and get yourself a plant and make your boring meals refreshing and Healthy

Food from Himalayas The concept of Terroir in regional Himalayan cuisine Have you ever noticed the sudden increase In our appetite whenever we are here at the almighty Himalayas more specifically Garhwal and similar hill stations, we start craving for each and every food item that passes through our eyes, be it a lemony corn cob or a steaming bowl of soup. So what makes us hungry? Is it the need of some extra calories to manage our body temperature, for adjustment with cold climate and regaining what you lost in your hike toward your cottage that is 250 miters uphill from the road? Yes it do plays an important role as our body looks for arranging extra calories to maintain the body temperature for sustaining the colder climate, and to regain the extra energy lost in doing routine tasks while having fun at Himalayas. So is this a reason that makes your instant noodles yummier when you eat them here at a scenic hill station? Using the vary similar ingredients and even the s