Sonamarg in Winter – A Complete Travel Guide and Itinerary
Waza Kokur
Waza Kokur is a traditional Kashmiri dish where whole chickens are cut into large halves or quarters and slow-cooked in a rich, glowing red gravy flavored with saffron, shallots, and the distinct warmth of dry ginger and fennel.
Tabak Maaz
Tabak Maaz is a traditional Kashmiri delicacy consisting of fatty lamb ribs that are twice-cooked: first slow-simmered in a spiced milk broth until tender, and then shallow-fried in ghee until the exterior becomes shatteringly crisp and golden.
Rista
Rista is a classic Kashmiri dish of spongy, pounded mutton meatballs poached and then simmered in a vibrant, saffron-infused red gravy made with shallot paste and dry ginger.
Noon Chai
Noon Chai (also known as Sheer Chai or Gulabi Chai) is a traditional Kashmiri salted tea brewed with special green tea leaves, milk, salt, and a pinch of baking soda, which gives it its signature pink color.
Nadir Monji
Nadir Monji are Kashmiri lotus stem fritters, made by slicing lotus stems into thin sticks, coating them in a spiced rice flour batter, and deep-frying them until intensely crisp.
Modur Pulao
Modur Pulao is a luxurious Kashmiri sweet rice dish cooked with high-quality Basmati, pure ghee, and milk, heavily infused with saffron and loaded with an abundance of dried fruits and nuts.
Girda
Girda is a traditional Kashmiri fermented flatbread, known for its round shape and distinct circular indentations, freshly baked in a clay tandoor and served for breakfast.
Dhaniwal Korma
Dhaniwal Korma is a sophisticated Kashmiri Wazwan dish featuring succulent mutton pieces slow-cooked in a rich, creamy yogurt-based gravy infused with a massive quantity of fresh coriander.
Bakarkhani
Bakarkhani is a thick, round Kashmiri flatbread with a crisp, layered texture and a golden crust, often enjoyed with traditional salty tea.
Yakhni
Yakhni is a regal, velvet-textured curry from the Kashmiri Wazwan. Unlike most Indian gravies, it uses a creamy, pale-yellow yogurt base instead of tomatoes or onions, offering a delicate and sophisticated flavor profile.
Dum Aloo Kashmiri
Kashmiri Dum Aloo is a classic vegetarian dish featuring deep-fried baby potatoes slow-cooked in a spicy, vibrant red gravy made with yogurt and Kashmiri chilies.
Yakhni
Yakhni is a delicate, aromatic Kashmiri broth made with succulent pieces of meat slow-cooked in a silky, saffron-infused yogurt gravy flavored with fennel and ginger.
Gushtaba
Short Description
Gushtaba is a regal Kashmiri delicacy of velvety, hand-pounded mutton meatballs slow-cooked in a rich, tangy yogurt-based gravy flavored with aromatic spices.
Rogan Josh
Rogan Josh is a hallmark of Kashmiri cuisine, featuring tender meat slow-cooked in a vibrant red gravy infused with aromatic spices, yogurt, and alkanet root.
