Along with being home to numerous sightseeing destinations and a diverse community, the city of Darjeeling is also common among tourists for its rich delicacies and mouthwatering dishes that are heaven to your taste buds. Rice and meat are part of their staple diet which is mostly cooked with a variety of spices and local ingredients. Being located adjacent to the international border of Nepal, there are various similarities in the cuisine and the methods of cooking.
One of the most popular dishes of Tibetan cuisine, momo is a popular food item of the city that is highly admired by their people and tourists. Momo is basically a thick dumpling stuffed with a mixture of meat and vegetables that are served with various types of sauces and chutneys.
An authentic noodle recipe, Thukpa is a noodle soup that is cooked with a variety of vegetables, spices and minced meat. The dish is commonly found in various parts of the city and is a major part of the cuisine.
Prepared the same as momo, Shaphaley is a common fast food of this region that is mostly consumed as a part of a snack. Unlike momo which is steamed, Shaphaley is deep fried in the oil that gives it a unique crunchy texture that is widely loved by all.
Alu Dum is a thick curry made from potato and a mixture of tomato and local spices that are vibrant in colour and spicy and are sure to explore your taste buds.
Made from fermented green leafy vegetables, Gundruk is the most commonly consumed food dish of this region. The dish is mostly prepared using diced tomatoes, garlic, onion and other spices that are mostly served with steamed rice.
Sel Roti is ring-shaped deep-fried bread that is made from a mixture of rice wheat, and local spices that are generally made during festivals and religious occasions.