Savour organic Spitian food

In the higher reaches of Spiti, traditional Tibetan food is more readily available, and typically consists of momos (dumplings) and thukpa (thick noodles in soup). Some names of Local Spitian food dishes are: Tsampa, Thukpa, churpe, buckwheat chiltas. Momos or steamed dumplings are incredibly delicious everywhere in Spiti.
The extreme winter climate practically cuts off the valley from the rest of India, making non-vegetarian food a predominant choice. In the summer months, vegetarian options are easily available due to fresh vegetables and fruits grown around in the fields. Locals pick fresh ingredients from the fields and organic food is widely available. Chhang (a kind of beer) made from barley is available at mostly every home. The distilled form of the same called Arak is very potent. Yak cheese is bitter but very healthy and can be bought at any of the yak rearing high-altitude villages. It is sometimes available at the market in Kaza.

The villagers can be enquired about the very healthy ’seabuckthorn’ juice and jam which is locally called ‘Tsetsalulu’. Seabuckthorn is a highly nutritious wonder berry grown in the Himalayas, and drinks made from it are a rare specialty. Bottles of locally made Seabuckthorn products can be bought at Spiti Ecosphere’s office in Kaza. Butter tea, a Tibetan delicacy, is often served in the higher reaches of the village, and though it might not be immediately likeable, it must be tried at least once! Salt tea is consumed mostly in the winters as it is warm and is locally called cha-cha.