Foods of Darjeeling
Apart from scenic natural beauty and rich wildlife, Darjeeling is also known for its offering of tasty foods and unique cuisines. Rice and noodles are the staple diet that also suits perfectly the climatic conditions of Darjeeling. Most of the foods include meat and chillies cooked with local spices. Some of the popular foods of Darjeeling include Momo, Shaphaley, Thukpa and many more.
Momo:
A mouth-melting texture filled with a mixture of vegetables and meat accompanied by tangy and spicy sauces.
Thukpa:
A noodle soup full of meats, vegetables, and spices. It is one of the popular foods of Sikkim.
Shaphaley:
A bread filled with a mixture of meat and vegetables along with local spices accompanied by spicy chutney.
Alu Dum:
Boiled potato curry cooked in a gravy made from spices including, chilli powder, garlic, salt, and turmeric.
Darjeeling Tea:
Being granted GI status, Darjeeling Tea is among the most consumed beverages in Darjeeling.
Dal Bhaat:
The staple food of Darjeeling includes lentils known as ‘Dal’ and Steamed rice known as ‘Bhaat’ along with a variety of meat curry and vegetables.
