Dateline Mussoorie: If you looking for a recipe book on Garhwali cuisine then ‘The Heavenly Abode: A Culinary Trail into the Foods of Uttarakhand’ by Notion Press has all that you are looking for.
Uttarakhand hill-state known for its picturesque towns, cooler climes, spirituality is also making its way onto the world food map. ‘The Heavenly Abode’ is the latest collection of over fifty recipes handpicked by two women who have spent most of their lifetime in the hills they call home.
The 84 pages well-researched book has been co-authored by Smriti Hari and Ashu Jain both residents of Mussoorie with a common passion for food. The photographs accompanying these mouth-watering recipes by Joydeep Das are a visual treat. The book was recently released by senior BJP leader Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank.
Telling us more about their latest entity Smriti Hari says, “I am baker and food-enthusiastic. I have spent most of my life in the hills. I learnt the cuisine and wanted to share and promote it through-out the world.”
From flavoursome delicacies such as Kandali ka saag, Roth, Kafuli, Jakhiya Aloo, Jahngoore ki kheer, Pahadi Naamak, Paapdi this comprehensive food-guide has recipes of beverages, condiments; finger-foods; meals; desserts including snippets of the health benefits of these food items. Uttarakhandi cuisine though traditionally grain and cereal based is made up of simple ingredient that retains its nutritional qualities and flavour which is also one of its many USPs.
This joint effort by Smriti and Ashu took close to two years of research. Ashu Jain adds, “I have a café that serves Uttarakhand cuisine. I was born and raised in a neighbourhood which cooked and shared their local food with us. I worked hard on this project and finally through our book we will be able to share these recipes with the world.”
The Heavenly Abode is available online on Amazon and Flipkart.
