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ROYAL CUISINE OF KASHMIR

The
Royal
Table.

Find restaurants, discover dishes, and plan your Kashmir food journey.

THE WAZWAN

Not just a meal.
A ceremony.

Wazwan is a 36-course royal feast from Kashmir, cooked by master chefs called Wazas. Every dish tells a story of culture, fire, and hospitality.

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Wazwan

Rice

Traditional steamed basmati rice served as the foundational canvas for the Wazwan feast.

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Rice
History

Rice in Kashmiri tradition

Historically, high-quality local Kashmiri rice like Mushk Budji or classic Basmati is used to form a large mound in the copper trami platter.

Tourist Tip

It is shared among four guests and forms the base for all subsequent meat courses.

Where To Try It

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