Food & Shopping

Food & Shopping

Jammu is not only known for its temples and scenic beauty but also for its delicious Dogra cuisine and vibrant markets. From mouth-watering street food to traditional Kashmiri dishes, and from handmade Pashmina shawls to exquisite dry fruits, Jammu offers a fantastic food and shopping experience.

 Famous Foods of Jammu

Jammu’s cuisine is influenced by Dogra, Kashmiri, and Punjabi flavors. Here are the must-try dishes:

1. Kaladi Kulcha

• A local delicacy made with Kaladi cheese (a traditional Dogra cheese), served with crispy kulcha bread and chutney.
   Best Place: Pahalwan’s (Gandhi Nagar), roadside stalls in Jammu

2. Rajma Chawal

• Jammu’s special red kidney beans cooked in rich gravy, served with rice. Best in taste and different from North Indian rajma!
   Best Place: Hari Market & Raghunath Bazaar

3. Khatta Meat

• A unique Dogra-style mutton curry cooked in tangy pomegranate or anardana sauce.
   Best Place: Khaana Khazana, Ahdoos

4. Rogan Josh

• A famous Kashmiri mutton dish cooked in rich red gravy with flavorful spices.
   Best Place: Mughal Darbar, Ahdoos

5. Dum Aloo

• Kashmiri-style baby potatoes cooked in yogurt and spices—a must-try for vegetarians.
   Best Place: Khaana Khazana

6. Patisa

• Jammu’s special crispy and flaky sweet, similar to soan papdi but richer in taste.
   Best Place: Pahalwan’s, Raghunath Bazaar

7. Babru

• A Dogra version of kachori, stuffed with urad dal and served with spicy chutney.
   Best Place: Local street food stalls in Old Jammu

8. Noon Chai & Sheermal

• Traditional salted pink tea from Kashmir, best enjoyed with Sheermal (sweet bread).
   Best Place: Kesar da Dhabha, Bahu Plaza

 Shopping in Jammu

Jammu is a paradise for shoppers looking for traditional Kashmiri and Dogra handicrafts, woolens, and dry fruits. Here’s what you must buy:

1. Pashmina Shawls & Woolen Products

• Handwoven Kashmiri Pashmina shawls, woolen stoles, and carpets.
   Best Place: Raghunath Bazaar, Kashmir Government Handloom House

2. Dry Fruits & Saffron

• Jammu is known for high-quality almonds, walnuts, cashews, and Kashmiri saffron.
   Best Place: Hari Market, Gole Market

3. Basohli Paintings

• Traditional handmade Basohli paintings, famous for their vibrant colors and mythological themes.
   Best Place: Mubarak Mandi Art Gallery

4. Dogra Jewelry & Handicrafts

• Handmade silver & gold jewelry with intricate Dogra-style carvings.
   Best Place: Raghunath Bazaar

5. Kashmiri Carpets & Papier Mâché Items

• Beautiful hand-knotted Kashmiri carpets and papier mâché artifacts.
   Best Place: Jammu Haat, City Chowk

6. Kangri (Traditional Fire Pot)

• A unique earthenware fire pot used by locals to keep warm during winters.
   Best Place: Old Jammu Market

 Best Shopping Markets in Jammu

1️⃣ Raghunath Bazaar
✔️ Famous for shawls, jewelry, dry fruits, sweets & handicrafts
✔️ Located near Raghunath Temple, making it a must-visit market

2️⃣ Hari Market
✔️ Best place to buy dry fruits, saffron, and spices
✔️ Also popular for Dogra jewelry and wooden artifacts

3️⃣ Gole Market
✔️ Modern shopping area for clothes, woolens, and accessories

4️⃣ Bahu Plaza
✔️ Ideal for trendy clothes, gadgets, and branded shopping

5️⃣ Mubarak Mandi Market
✔️ Perfect for Basohli paintings, antique jewelry, and Kashmiri carpets

Food Lovers: Try Kaladi Kulcha, Rajma Chawal, and Khatta Meat.

• Shoppers: Buy Pashmina shawls, dry fruits, and Basohli paintings.
• Market Experience: Visit Raghunath Bazaar & Hari Market for authentic shopping.

Jammu is a blend of flavors and cultural heritage—don’t leave without tasting its local delicacies and taking home some amazing Kashmiri crafts!