Kumauni food has a character that is completely its own. It is not trying to be Mughlai or Punjabi or any other cuisine. It is rooted in the mountains of Uttarakhand — the seasonal vegetables, the wild herbs, the pulses that grow in the hills, and the centuries-old methods of preparing them. This food, when made well, is one of the most satisfying cuisines in all of North India.
We are proud to specialise in traditional Kumauni catering. When a family in Haldwani or Almora wants their wedding to have genuine Pahadi food — not a generic North Indian menu with a token Aloo Gutke — we are who they call. Our kitchen team knows these recipes not from a cookbook but from experience and family tradition.
We serve Kumauni catering for weddings, family functions, community events, religious functions, and cultural gatherings across Kumaun. If you want your guests to experience the real taste of the hills, we make that happen.
Traditional Kumauni Dishes We Serve
Our Kumauni menu includes (based on season and availability):
- Aloo ke Gutke — spiced whole baby potatoes, a staple of every Pahadi celebration
- Gahat ki Dal — horsegram lentil curry, deeply flavourful and nourishing
- Chainsoo — black gram flour preparation, a traditional Kumauni specialty
- Bhaang ki Chutney — sesame and hemp seed chutney, earthy and aromatic
- Thechwani — radish and potato preparation
- Kafuli — spinach and fenugreek curry in buttermilk
- Phaanu — slow-cooked mixed lentil preparation
- Mandua ki Roti — finger millet flatbread
- Jhangora ki Kheer — barnyard millet pudding
- Singori — Kumauni sweet wrapped in maalu leaves
- Bal Mithai — the beloved Almora chocolate-like sweet
Combining Kumauni with Standard Menus
Many families choose to have a Kumauni section within a larger wedding or event menu. We design this beautifully — the traditional food gets its own dedicated counter or section, with proper labelling and presentation, so guests can explore and enjoy it alongside the main spread.