1. Urad Bhuda :

Wash and soak the broken rice for 10 mins. Drain all the water and ground into a fine powder. Ground the urad dal with the rice flour, banana, 2 cardamons & the peppercorns to get a smooth paste. Add salt to taste and 1 tsp sugar , mix well and keep aside. Add the baking powder if you do not have time to ferment the batter.

2. Kafuli :

Kafuli is a thick gravy dish made from green leafy vegetables. Kafuli made of Spinach leaves is the most common preparation.Among the wide range of nutritious preparations that has gifted an entirely new identity to the state of Uttarakhand, Kafuli is arguably the most nourishing and health conscious dish. Kafuli owes this feature solely to the fact that it is principally prepared from lush green leafy vegetables that are prescribed by all the doctors.

3. Black and White Roti :

Black and White Roti is a special preparation of roti by the people in Uttaranchal. It is very tasty to have with lots of butter or ghee. It is made with wheat flour stuffed with dough of mandua flour. Prepare this scrumptious dish yourself at home for your family and friend. It is very easy and fast to make for yourself when you are very hungry. Try out this yummy roti and say thanks to the people of Uttaranchal.

4. Arsa :

It is renowned as one of the most sought-after desserts that has originated in the state of Uttarakhand. Arsa in Uttarakhand occupies a permanent position in every household of the state of Uttarakhand. Its heavenly sweet taste and low calorific value makes it the choice of many health conscious people. The glory of special occasions like marriages and festivals is enhanced due to the magnanimous presence of arsa.

5. Gahat ki Dal :

Here we are with Gahat(Kulath) ki dal today. This dal has a warming effect on body in the cold winter days, so basically in winters people prefer to have it

6. Dubka :

Dubka is a simple dish made from various lentils. These are grounded and a curry like dish is prepared from the grounded lentils andmade with few local spices available in the Kumaon hills like jamboo and jakhiya.Its usually made in an iron wok and eaten with rice.

7. Gulgula :

Uttarakhand is known for its distinctive food items, one of which is Gulgula of Uttarakhand. This dish is one of the sweet preparations that are highly popular with visitors and tourists to the area. Gulgula of Uttrakhand may basically be described as a sweet local snack made of jaggery, which originated in the Garhwal region.The preparation of gugula in Uttarakhand involves the use of extremely basic ingredients that are found in the immediate vicinity of the inhabitants of the region. It is a significant addition to the richness of delicious desserts made in various parts of Northern India.