Ladakh
North India
Tibetan-influenced cuisine with Thukpa, Momos, and butter tea.
Recipes from Ladakh

Butter Tea (Gur Gur Cha): The Energy Drink of Ladakh
20 minsA salty and creamy tea made with yak butter and salt. Vital for cold weather.

Chutagi: Bow-tie Pasta Soup
20 minsIntricately shaped pasta in a thick, flavorful vegetable or meat soup.

Khambir: The Ladakhi Pan-Baked Bread
20 minsA thick, crusty, fermented bread that is a staple for breakfast in Ladakh.

Ladakhi Apricot Jam: Himalayan Gold
20 minsSweet and tangy jam made from the sun-dried apricots of the Sham valley.

Ladakhi Mok Mok: The High Altitude Momos
20 minsTibetan-style steamed dumplings stuffed with local greens or meat.

Paba: The Traditional Multi-Grain Porridge
20 minsA very healthy dough-like dish made from roasted barley, pea, and wheat flour.

Skyu: Traditional Ladakhi Pasta Stew
20 minsTraditional thumb-sized wheat dough stew with root veggies.

Thas: Roasted Barley Porridge
20 minsA quick and nutritious breakfast made by mixing Tsampa with tea or milk.

Thukpa: Ladakhi Noodle Soup for the Soul
20 minsA comforting noodle soup with vegetables or meat, perfect for high altitudes.

Tingmo: The Tibetan Steamed Cloud Bread
20 minsSoft, spongy, layered steamed bread that goes perfectly with any stew.