Traditional Dishes of Ladakh

Momo

• Dumplings filled with minced meat, vegetables, or cheese
• Steamed over soup and served with soup or chili sauce

Thukpa

• Noodle soup with vegetables or chicken
• Originated in eastern Tibet and became popular in Ladakh

Thenthuk

• Noodle soup with wheat flour dough cut into big pieces
• Mixed with vegetables and mutton or yak meat

Sku

• Daily meal made with wheat flour and water
• Cooked with meat and vegetable preparation

Paba and Tangtur

• Staple food of Ladakh
• Paba: Edible dough made from roasted flours and peas
• Tangtur: Buttermilk with wild local vegetables

Khambir and Butter Tea

• Khambir: Pan-shaped bread made from whole wheat
• Butter tea: Tea with added butter and salt

Chang

• Local brew made by fermenting millet with yeast
• Liquid extract is a slightly alcoholic beverage