The Kashmiri wazwan

The Kashmiri cuisine is inspired by Mongolian cooking , it's very rich in taste, as we all know there are variety of ingredients in the cuisine which makes the cuisine rich & Heavy. Timur invaded Kashmir in 15th century, with him he brought whazas (the master chefs). Wazwan is basically the meal prepared by the whazas. It is prepared in events like marriages and festivals. Here are some most popular disshes of Kashmiri wazwan.

1. Rogan Josh

Rogan Josh is lamb prepared in red sauce which is very popular dish in india.

2. Yakhani

Yakhani is again a lamb based dish which is cooked in curd based gravy

3. Mastchgand

Mastchgand is a dish in which ribs of minced lamb is used and are deep fried

4. Goshtaba

Goshtaba is a dish in which the lamb is extra minced from which the meat balls are made. These meat balls are dipped in creamy gravy.

5. Syoon pulav

Syoon pualo is a pulao in which meat is added except veggies.

6. Seekh kebeb

Seekh kebab are the one of the most famous starters in india. Ground lamb in put on skewers heated & served.

7. Aab ghost

It is the dish in which the lamb is cooked in the milk.

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