Food of Himachal Pradesh     

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Not just the natural beauty but also the cuisine, Himachal Pradesh is one of the liveliest states of India. This state boasts of its delicious cuisine. People here have a liking for both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. Cardamom, cloves, cinnamon and red chilies are some of the favorite spices used here in food preparations.

In a daily routine, people of Himachal Pradesh like eating urad dal with dried mangoes, rice, maize and yogurt dishes. In non-vegetarian dishes, the Himachalis like eating chicken and meat with potatoes and turnip preparations. On festivals, people of this state like eating botis, dham and patande, traditional specialties of Himachal Pradesh.

Sidu is a popular bread made using wheat flour in Himachal Pradesh, that can be found in almost every home of this state. People of Himachal Pradesh are very simple and believe in the concept of dal-chawal-sabzi-roti, means simple living and high thinking. While traveling to this state, you can choose to eat all kinds of cuisine, be it Thai, Chinese and Italian.