The cuisine of a region says a lot about its history and culture. In Kashmir, the variations in cuisine evolved along religious lines. The same dishes vary in preparation and ingredients in Kashmiri Hindu and Kashmiri Muslim households. Not to mention, the very different cooking nearby in the Laddakh region.

The recipes on this site and in my book present the Hindu style of Kashmiri cooking. These are the recipes I grew up with and what I've learned from my mother, my grandmother and other family and friends of Sathu Barbarshah, Srinagar. Traditionally there is an absence of onion and garlic in preparation of these foods which dates back to the Vedic period. Also note, Kashmiri Hindus traditionally eat meats like fish, chicken, goat and lamb in contrast with Hindus in other regions of India, many of whom are vegetarian. These recipes are also presented on this site and in my recipe book.