Roots & memory
Food
Recipes, ingredients, techniques, and the people who carry them forward.

Reviewed entries

Chha Gosht
Chha Gosht is a Himachali meat preparation represented in published versions with mutton or lamb, cultured dairy, spices, and sometimes gram flour.

Madra
Madra is a family of Himachali yoghurt-based preparations, often pairing chickpeas or kidney beans with a carefully cooked dairy gravy for dham and other celebrations.

Sepu Badi, Sepu Vadi, or Sepu Wadi
Sepu Badi is a Mandi-associated lentil-dumpling preparation served in local dham, with documented versions combining urad, chana dal, curd, and spinach.

Himachali Dham
Himachali dham is a ceremonial meal prepared for festivals and community occasions, with regional menus, specialized cooks, and distinctive serving traditions.

Siddu
Siddu is a steamed, fermented wheat bread made in parts of Himachal Pradesh, commonly filled or served with ghee, lentils, nuts, or savory accompaniments.