Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Nisha Dubey
Spiti Valley’s local food is a unique reflection of its culture and traditions. Here are some popular local foods you must try in Spiti Valley.
Sea Buckthorn Tea The orange berries of the sea buckthorn bush are harvested in August and September. The tea's zesty flavour gives you energy and a taste of the valley's natural bounty.
Madra Curd, chickpeas, kidney beans, and black-eyed beans are all simmered in a mixture of regional spices and topped with dried fruits to create Madra.
Trout Fish Curry This dish is prepared with locally sourced trout, which is seasoned and fried in mustard oil along with traditional spices. The fish is then cooked to perfection with steamed vegetables.
Chhang Chhang is a traditional beverage in Spiti Valley, made from fermented finger millet.
Butter Tea Butter Tea, known locally as cha or namak cha, is made by churning together tea leaves, yak butter, salt, and water in a special cylinder.
Chhurpi Chhurpi is a traditional cheese made from the milk of female yaks. Visitors can find this cheese in local cafes and bakeries such as Sol Cafe and Himalayan Cafe.
Arak Arak is made by distilling Chhang. It offers a taste of Spiti’s rich tradition of home-brewed spirits.