Famous dish of Leh Ladakh
A noodle soup with mixed vegetables or meat, Thukpa is a hot dish that is perfect for the cool weather of Ladakh.
A noodle soup with mixed vegetables or meat, Thukpa is a hot dish that is perfect for the cool weather of Ladakh.
Thukpa
Thukpa
Boiled or fried dumplings filled with meat or vegetables, These are often served with a spicy dipping sauce.
Boiled or fried dumplings filled with meat or vegetables,
These are often served with a spicy dipping sauce.
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Yak Cheese
Yak Cheese
Yak cheese is a specialty of Ladakh. It is used in various dishes or can be enjoyed on its own.
Yak cheese is a specialty of Ladakh. It is used in various dishes or can be enjoyed on its own.
A traditional Ladakhi pasta dish, Skyu is made with wheat flour.
A traditional Ladakhi pasta dish, Skyu is made with wheat flour.
Skyu
Apricot Jam
Apricot Jam
Ladakh is known for its apricots, and apricot-based products such as jams are popular.
Ladakh is known for its apricots, and apricot-based products such as jams are popular.
Butter Tea (Gur Gur Chai)
A unique blend of tea, yak butter and salt, butter tea is a staple in Ladakhi households.
A unique blend of tea, yak butter and salt, butter tea is a staple in Ladakhi households.
Ladakhi Pulao
Ladakhi Pulao
Made with aromatic spices and local vegetables, Ladakhi Pulao is a delicious rice dish
Made with aromatic spices and local vegetables, Ladakhi Pulao is a delicious rice dish
Khambir
Khambir
Ladakhi bread, known as khambir, is often served with butter, cheese or local apricot jam.
Ladakhi bread, known as khambir, is often served with butter, cheese or local apricot jam.
Kahwa
Kahwa
Kahwa, a traditional green tea made with spices, almonds and saffron, is a refreshing drink.
Kahwa, a traditional green tea made with spices, almonds and saffron, is a refreshing drink.
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