Besides being an iconic beauty, Hunza has its very own and unique cuisine. It is different from what we get in the cities and has its own distinct flavor. Being one of the most famous places in Pakistan, it receives thousands of tourist from Pakistan and other countries each year.
The people are very warm hearted, hospitable and welcoming and the languages they speak include Shina, Wakhi and Burushuski. Their food is pure and prepared from high quality and purest of ingredients. This is why, these people are considered one of the healthiest around the world.
So it’s time to get them taste buds ready and take cheap Hunza Tours offered by Travel Shop PK and get some mouthwatering and delicious cultural Hunza food dishes that will be a novelty for you.
1. Go-Lee is a traditional breakfast item of Hunza. It is also known as Giyaling and it is prepared to celebrate giani that comes in the months of May and June. The bread is a dorm if flatbread that is made with whole grain flour and is served with spreader butter on top and tea.
2. Harissa is somewhat like haleem but it has its own flavor. It is prepared with meat, wheat, rice and green lentils and served with pure ghee. The dish is quite famous with the locals and it is an excellent source of protein. Harissa can be served with naan and could be eaten as a standalone dish also.
3. Chapshuro is the Hunza version of pizza. The bread is stuffed with meat like chicken, beef or mutton, onions, tomatoes, chillies and spices. It is stuffed and baked in an oven until it turns golden from both sides. It is easy to make and you can make it at home as well. It resembles our stuffed naans and many of the people enjoy having it with tea.
4. Shopan is a traditional meat dish. It is prepared with the stomach of the goat or sheep or minced meat mixed with onion, coriander, spices and water and flour. The meat is marinated with vinegar to get rid of the smell and it is served with naan or rice.
5. Gittey is also a local version of sausages. The dish is prepared with washed and cleaned intestines of an animal and it is filled with wheat flour buckwheat flour, spices, orientated and onion. Gittey takes about 45 minutes to cook and they are served along with soup.
6. Hoi lo Garma is traditionally prepared and cooked with mustard greens and wheat flatbread. It is also called Garma and it is served with a simple onion, tomatoes and green chillies salad. The dish is quite delicious and adding lemon juice adds to the flavor. It is a straightforward dish with medium to less spices.
7. Diram fitti is an ideal dish for the farmers. Since most of the Hunza people work in fields, they need something energetic and long-lasting. This dish fits the bill perfectly. Prepared with the sprouted wheat flour, the bread is naturally sweet and is served with apricot oil or butter.
8. Buttering Daudo is a traditional apricot soup that is prepared and eaten in the winter season. Besides being nutritious, the soup is very healthy and protects the people from seasonal allergies and diseases. The soup is prepared with dried apricots, sugar, lemon and water. Hunza is the key player in the production of apricots and they use them in their diet also.
9. Tumoro tea is prepared from the tumoro plant that is found in the high mountains near the Nagar valley. The plant is aromatic and its leaves are boiled with water for a few minutes to extract its essence and goodness. It relieves from headache and soothes the nerves and sore throat.
10. Fenugreek soup is prepared with powdered stem of the plant and is quite nutritious and healthy. To make the soup, the step of the plant is dried and crushed to the powder consistency. It is cooked with wheat flour to give a thick consistency and is very good for overall health. It regulates body cholesterol and reduces inflammation from the body.
Pure and high quality food is one of the key factors of these people’s health. They eat healthy and live a long and healthy life. Hunza has created its own agricultural system that suits their atmospheric conditions. Besides, the vegetables and fruits grown are healthy and nutritious.
