Bam Tsoonth is a unique sweet and sour Kashmiri dish featuring quince apples cooked with mutton or paneer in a spiced gravy.
Quince apples are native to the temperate climate of Kashmir. Historically, Wazas slow-cooked this fruit during autumn to balance the savory feast menus with fruity, acidic undertones.
Tourist Tip
Try it if you want to experience the rare fruit-meat pairings of Kashmiri royal cuisine.
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"To be invited to a Wazwan is to be welcomed into someone's heart. The feast is not cooked, it is composed like music."
A Kashmiri Elder, SrinagarWazwan is a 36-course royal feast from Kashmir, cooked by master chefs called Wazas. Every dish tells a story of culture, fire, and hospitality.
Everything you should know before you sit at the trami.
A full Wazwan is often prepared overnight, so call ahead if you want the ceremonial feast experience rather than a standard menu order.
Wazwan is best enjoyed in a group. The shared trami experience makes the meal feel cultural, social, and complete.
If you are new to Kashmiri food, begin with Rogan Josh, Gushtaba, Rista, and Tabak Maaz before branching into rarer specialties.
Dishes like Gushtaba are traditionally served at the end of a Wazwan, so knowing the order makes the experience far more immersive.
Some restaurants are polished for tourists, while others preserve older cooking styles. Use the authenticity notes in the app.
A Dal Lake setting, an old city dining hall, and a heritage restaurant each create a very different mood around the same dish.
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Bam Tsoonth is a unique sweet and sour Kashmiri dish featuring quince apples cooked with mutton or paneer in a spiced gravy.
Quince apples are native to the temperate climate of Kashmir. Historically, Wazas slow-cooked this fruit during autumn to balance the savory feast menus with fruity, acidic undertones.
Tourist Tip
Try it if you want to experience the rare fruit-meat pairings of Kashmiri royal cuisine.
