Simple & Soul-full

Experiencing the local culture is an element of travel, and enjoying traditional food is closely linked to that cultural experience. Visitors visiting Manali are generally looking for burgers and pizza, but here in Manali, it's all about siddu & rajma rice. Traditional cuisines are a part of the region's traditions and are deeply ingrained in the locals' memories. Dishes passed down through generations can be found here. It's the same all across the world, and tasting traditional dishes is a terrific way to experience a tiny portion of that culture.

Here we have mentioned some of these favourite local dishes of Manali

Khatta

Khatta is a well-known Himachal Pradesh dish. It's a pumpkin-based Pagari meal. This is also a popular street food dish in Manali and throughout Himachal Pradesh. It is made with crisped pumpkin balls and dried mango powder. It features the genuine flavours of Manali's street cuisine. Every bite of khatta has the full flavour of this delicious meal. It is made using conventional methods and has a sweet and sour flavour. It goes well with rice.

Babru

This popular dish is a member of the kachori family (a crisp snack of India). This is the most well-known and tasty black gram filled puri. Traditional methods are used to make babru, which is deep-fried and served with chutney. This meal pairs well with tamarind chutney. It's a tasty meal that combines the flavours and aromas of Manali and Himachal Pradesh cuisine.

Aktori

Aktori is a variety of cake that is created during Manali's festivities. Buckwheat is used to make it. When you visit Manali, you should enjoy this delicious cuisine. It is made using traditional Himachal Pradesh processes. This delicious dish has the texture of pancakes. You may relish the sweet flavours of this Pahari meal by sprinkling it with honey.

Chana Madra

Chana Madra is a popular Himachal Pradesh Pahari dish. It's a yoghurt-based dish with chickpeas and rice. This meal is prepared in a traditional manner. Chana Madra is made by gently simmering chickpeas in yoghurt gravy with rice combination. This meal has a lot of vitamins, fibre, protein, and minerals. This pahari meal tastes beautiful and full of flavour. This pahari meal goes best with hot, steaming rice.

Tudkiya Bhath

Tudkiya Bhath is It's a delicious dish cooked with rice, lentils, and ground species. It is made by boiling rice and soaked masoor dal. Rare spices provide a classic Pahari flavour to this traditional meal.  Tudkiya Bhath can be enjoyed alone, with a blast of flavour in every bite. 

Bhey

Bhey is  made using lotus stems. This one-of-a-kind meal is made by boiling and stir-frying thinly sliced washed lotus with spices and gram flour.  This meal has a beautiful brown and crispy texture. Spicy lotus stem is another name for it.

Mitha

Mitha is a sweet meal made with sweetened rice and cashew and topped with a variety of dried fruits. This is a delicious saffron rice dish with traditional Pahari flavours. You may indulge in this favourite Manali dessert. 

Chha Gosht

Chha Ghost is made by marinating lamb and then cooking it in a yoghurt and gram flour gravy. This delicious recipe goes well with hot rice. This pahari meal can be used as a main course in your cuisine.

Patande

Patande is one of Manali's most exotic breakfast dishes. It is made by mixing a batter of wheat flour, sugar, milk, and baking powder with spices such as cardamom and cinnamon. You may serve this meal with a lovely hot cup of tea and a topping of apple jam and maple syrup.

Siddu

Siddu is one of Manali's most popular local meals. It is made by kneading wheat flour with yeast and then resting it to let it to rise properly. It is packed with mutton and can be eaten on its own. The stuffing is stuffed into the dough, which is then steamed. Siddu is also made with veggies for vegetarian.

Himachali Dham

This iconic feast of Himachal was inspired by the Kashmiri wazwan over 1300 years ago!  In Himachal Pradesh, dham is a mid day traditional feast made and eaten for ceremonies like marriages, family events, and religious events. Dham is prepared by the "botis," a specific community of brahmins. Slow cooking on firewood brings out the distinct flavours of the foods. Dham brings the whole community together as people sit down on the ground to enjoy the elaborate meal.

Momos

Taking a bite out of a hot steaming Momos with a mouthwatering, spicy chutney in the lap of the majestic mountains are the stuff of dreams. Momos are dumplings native to Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, and India's Himalayan states. The no-frills momos are exceptionally remarkable in the highlands since they come with a variety of filling options, including spinach and greens, aloo and mutton, in addition to the standard paneer and chicken.