Make a full-flavored, tasty Dogra Ambal with this easy recipe. Tender and delicious pieces of Kaddu (pumpkin) swimming in a super flavorful curry are the ultimate comfort food for a chutney lover. This simple pumpkin chutney is usually served as a side dish with dal and rice in Jammu during special occasions like weddings or … Read more
A specialty of the Duggar homeland is kalari. People who live in Duggar’s hilly areas have been producing milk products for ages. According to legend, KALARI was born in the chilly hills of Duggar in the line of this trade. Due to the product’s distinctive sour flavour and nutritional benefits, villages and cities were gradually … Read more
Ambal is the name of a dogra cuisine that is popular in the Jammu region. Its flavours include red chiles, fenugreek seeds, tamarind, pumpkin, and jaggery. Ambal is typically made in a cast iron skillet over a “chulha,” where wood fires give the food a smoky flavour. Unsurprisingly, it is offered alongside chana and maah … Read more
A cup of tea or coffee is indispensable to a common Dogra household these days. While angreji chaa or lipton chaa might be our top choice, our traditional Desi Chaa is no less popular. Desi chaa or tea, the pink coloured tea is our traditional staple morning beverage. Here are some things to know about … Read more
Kimb (किम्ब) is a chaat from Dogra Cuisine – The cuisine of Jammu. Kimb is a fruit which is from citrus family grown in Jammu Region. Peel off the skin and then squeeze out its juice(which can be used in preparing Kachaloo or even Pickles). And then Cut into small pieces and then Mix it with … Read more
A typical Dogra menu has to have a dal in it. Dogras love dal or lentils. The land of Duggar spans over hills, plains and kandi (rocky) areas and hence there is no dearth of greenery or fresh vegetables; yet there is a deep devotion for dals in our culture. Here is a typical weekly … Read more
The famous street food of Jammu, Kalari Kulcha can be seen in the menu list of road side vendors and the big eateries as well. It is the snack of hills of Jammu Found in Jammu only, Kalari is an authentic Dogra cheese. It was originated in the Ramnagar area of Udhampur District and is loved by almost all the … Read more