Chutagi (Ladakhi Pasta Soup)
A traditional Ladakhi dish made with hand-rolled wheat pasta, cooked in a vegetable or meat-based broth.
Vegetarian Version: Prepared with fresh mountain vegetables like spinach, carrots, and potatoes.

Skyu (Wheat Dough Stew)
A hearty stew made with thumb-sized wheat dough balls simmered with vegetables or meat.
Vegetarian Version: Skyu cooked with a medley of local vegetables and spices.

Paba (Barley Dough Balls)
Nutritious barley flour dough balls, typically served with tangy vegetable soups.
Vegetarian Version: Served alongside wild herb or vegetable soups.

Butter Tea (Gur Gur Cha)
A staple drink made with butter, salt, and tea leaves — perfect for the cold climate.
Vegetarian Version: Made entirely with tea, butter, and salt — no meat involved.

Fresh Apricot Jam
Nubra Valley is famous for its apricots. You’ll find delicious homemade apricot jams served with bread or Khambir (local flatbread).
Vegetarian Version: Naturally vegetarian — made only with apricots and sugar.

Ladakhi Khambir (Local Bread)
Thick, crusty wheat bread commonly eaten with butter tea, jam, or curries.
Vegetarian Version: Served plain or with vegetable stews.

Tangtur (Curd Curry)
A refreshing, tangy dish made from sour curd and wild herbs, sometimes mixed with spinach or other greens.
Vegetarian Version: Naturally vegetarian — a light and healthy local specialty.

Mokthuk (Momo Soup)
A comforting bowl of momos served in a light broth — a combination of two Ladakhi favorites.
Vegetarian Version: Stuffed with cabbage, spinach, and carrots.

Buckwheat Pancakes
Locally grown buckwheat is turned into hearty pancakes, often eaten for breakfast or light meals.
Vegetarian Version: Topped with honey, butter, or fruit jams.

Home-Made Yak Cheese
In villages, you may get a chance to taste traditional Yak cheese — rich, dense, and perfect with bread or tea.
Vegetarian Version: Pure dairy-based, vegetarian-friendly.

Local Herbal Tea
Brewed using native Himalayan herbs, this tea is believed to have medicinal properties and is a warming, soothing drink.
Vegetarian Version: 100% herbal.