Starting with our first stop in the North, Himachal Pradesh has exquisite Pahari cuisine which has flavors inspired by its neighboring states which usually is cooked on a slow flame. One such dish is Himachali Chana Madra which is chickpeas in yogurt based gravy. Most of the time this dish is prepared at the time of traditional festivals known as Dham and this dish is eaten along with rice and salads.   Punjab, also known as The Land of Five Rivers, is renowned for its Punjabi flavors which have a rich blend of butter and creams. Undoubtedly, the most famous cuisine from this state is the mouth-watering Sarson da Saag and Makki di roti. One of the traditional dishes of Punjab, it is savored in winters with a rich topping of homemade white butter or ghee (clarified butter).   Uttarakhand is divided into Gharwal and Kumaon regions and both of these places are known for their own delicacies. One of the popular desserts from Gharwal is Jhangora ki Kheer. It is made of millets and milk. In Kumaon, we have Kumaoni Raita which is made of yogurt, turmeric power, and cucumber. It is usually accompanied with Indian bread (paranthas).   Uttar Pradesh, place of both Ganga and Yamuna, is famous for its tasty breakfast which is served with Aloo Badi Ki Sabji. The spicy potato and dal kachori (quiche) is served with a special kind of yogurt called Sannata.   Haryana is known for its authentic cuisines which use a lot of ghee and spices. One such food of this state is Meetha Chawal (Sweet Rice) which is made using basmati rice sourced locally along with sugar and cardamom.   Enjoy all this information in podcast format now.   www.chimesradio.com   FB: https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChimesRadio 

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