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The Wazwan — Kashmir's royal feast
Wazwan Way · The Royal Feast

The Wazwan.

Thirty-six courses, one copper trami — the feast Kashmir is named for.

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From the royal 36-course Wazwan feast to the communal morning bakery runs. Discover the rules, the etiquette, and the centuries-old techniques.

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Traditional Dishes100+
Wazwan CoursesUp to 36
Centuries of HistoryXV Century

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THE TRAMI, MAPPED

One plate. Four ways in.

A wazwan trami is shared four to a plate. Consider this its digital twin — every category of Kashmiri food, arranged the way the real thing is served. Tap a quarter to go there.

Wazwan
Beverages
CHAPTER 02

Pink tea & Saffron.

A culture of warmth.

From the savory, blush-pink Noon Chai brewed with baking soda and salt, to the aromatic Kahwa steeped with saffron, almonds, and cardamom. Beverages here are about hospitality.

SaltIn daily tea
SamovarCopper brewing pot
Bakery
CHAPTER 03

The local Kandur.

Fresh bread on the hour.

No Kashmiri bakes bread at home. Every neighborhood has a Kandur (baker) who fires up the tandoor at dawn. Different breads are baked at specific hours of the day.

GirdaMorning staple
LavasaAfternoon wrap
Street Food
CHAPTER 04

Srinagar's Streets.

Smoke & spice.

Outside the formal feasts lies a bustling street food culture. Coal-grilled Tujji skewers, deep-fried lotus stems, and rich winter Harissa paste cooked overnight.

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The Royal Feast

Traditional Wazwan

The traditional Kashmiri Wazwan is a formal 36-course banquet cooked by master chefs (Wazas). Today, the authoritative Trami sequence centers around exactly 16 historical dishes served on the engraved copper platter.

The 10 Core Wazwan Masterpieces

These dishes define the culinary soul of the traditional Wazwan experience.

Aab Gosht
Core Dish

signature Course

Aab Gosht

Lamb cooked in a mild milk-based curry with fennel and cardamom notes.

Non-vegMild
Dhaniwal Korma
Core Dish

signature Course

Dhaniwal Korma

A mutton curry enriched with yogurt and finished with coriander.

Non-vegMedium
Gushtaba
Core Dish

signature Course

Gushtaba

Gushtaba is one of the most iconic and luxurious dishes of Kashmiri cuisine, especially served in the traditional Wazwan feast.

Non-vegMild
Marchhwangan Korma
Core Dish

signature Course

Marchhwangan Korma

An intensely spiced korma from the Wazwan tradition.

Non-vegHigh
Methi Maaz
Core Dish

foundation Course

Methi Maaz

A bold Wazwan preparation of tripe cooked with spices and dried fenugreek leaves.

Non-vegHigh
Rista
Core Dish

signature Course

Rista

Silky meatballs cooked in a bright red Kashmiri gravy.

Non-vegHigh
Rogan Josh
Core Dish

signature Course

Rogan Josh

A signature Kashmiri lamb curry layered with aromatic spices.

Non-vegMedium
Seekh Kebab
Core Dish

foundation Course

Seekh Kebab

Minced meat roasted on skewers over hot coals and served as a key Wazwan course.

Non-vegMedium
Tabak Maaz
Core Dish

foundation Course

Tabak Maaz

Crisp-fried lamb ribs with a rich, smoky finish.

Non-vegMedium
Yakhni
Core Dish

signature Course

Yakhni

A curd-based Kashmiri gravy that also appears as a dish in the Wazwan repertoire.

Non-vegMild
Trami Ritual Sequence

The 16 Authoritative Dishes

Foundation Courses

Dishes served directly on the rice bed when the trami is placed before the guests.

Kashmiri Pulao

Kashmiri Pulao

Sweet, fragrant saffron rice with nuts.

VegINR 250-500
Methi Maaz

Methi Maaz

A bold Wazwan preparation of tripe cooked with spices and dried fenugreek leaves.

Non-vegINR 280-520
Muji Chetin

Muji Chetin

A radish and walnut chutney that adds crunch and pungency to the feast.

VegINR 70-160
Plain Steamed Rice

Plain Steamed Rice

The base of the entire trami.

VegINR 100-200
Seekh Kebab

Seekh Kebab

Minced meat roasted on skewers over hot coals and served as a key Wazwan course.

Non-vegINR 240-480
Shami Kabab

Shami Kabab

Soft, spiced patties of finely minced mutton and chana dal, pan-seared in ghee until crusted outside and meltingly tender within.

Non-vegINR 200-400
Tabak Maaz

Tabak Maaz

Crisp-fried lamb ribs with a rich, smoky finish.

Non-vegINR 350-700

Signature Meat Courses

The primary mutton and chicken gravies slow-cooked over wood fire and served one by one.

Aab Gosht

Aab Gosht

Lamb cooked in a mild milk-based curry with fennel and cardamom notes.

Non-vegINR 430-790
Daeni Phoul

Daeni Phoul

A rich mutton drumstick preparation from the traditional Wazwan spread.

Non-vegINR 420-760
Dhaniwal Korma

Dhaniwal Korma

A mutton curry enriched with yogurt and finished with coriander.

Non-vegINR 420-780
Gushtaba

Gushtaba

Gushtaba is one of the most iconic and luxurious dishes of Kashmiri cuisine, especially served in the traditional Wazwan feast.

Non-vegSingle piece: INR 195-300 | Full plate: INR 650-900
Marchhwangan Korma

Marchhwangan Korma

An intensely spiced korma from the Wazwan tradition.

Non-vegINR 420-760
Rista

Rista

Silky meatballs cooked in a bright red Kashmiri gravy.

Non-vegINR 500-950
Rogan Josh

Rogan Josh

A signature Kashmiri lamb curry layered with aromatic spices.

Non-vegINR 450-900
Waza Kokur

Waza Kokur

Whole chicken cooked in the traditional style of a Kashmiri Waza.

Non-vegINR 380-700
Yakhni

Yakhni

A curd-based Kashmiri gravy that also appears as a dish in the Wazwan repertoire.

Non-vegINR 260-520

Vegetarian Accompaniments

Collards, potatoes, and lotus roots cooked in yogurt to refresh the palate between meats.

Dum Aloo

Dum Aloo

Potatoes cooked in yogurt gravy in the Kashmiri style.

VegINR 180-340
Ruwangan Chaman

Ruwangan Chaman

Paneer cooked in a tomato-based Kashmiri gravy.

VegINR 220-420
Waza Palak

Waza Palak

Spinach cooked in the traditional style of Kashmiri master chefs.

VegINR 180-320
Wazwan Mushroom

Wazwan Mushroom

A mushroom-based Wazwan preparation that adds a softer vegetarian note to the feast.

VegINR 220-360