Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Talks About Cultural Difference In Kumaon And Garhwal Region

Curly Tales was recently invited to enjoy a hearty pahadi breakfast in Dehradun at Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami’s home. Over the delicious meal, our Editor-in-Chief Kamiya Jani asked him about the cultural differences between Kumaon and Garhwal Region and here’s what the CM had to say.

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami About The Region’s Culture

Uttarakhand is divided into two regions–Kumaon and Garhwal. But what is the difference between these regions? Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami explained that there is only a slight difference between the languages spoken in the two regions. While there are some differences, the basics of language in both regions are more or less the same.

Coming to the food, he said that even the food in both regions is pretty similar. He said, “Pahad ki ek jaise sabki apni sanskriti hai, yahan pe culture lag bhag ek jaisa hi hai.”

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami then talked about how hardworking the people in Uttarakhand, especially women, are. He even spoke about how people in the mountains have always opted to work in the Army, regardless of the region they came from. He shared that even his father worked with the Indian Army and that’s why he always valued discipline in life.

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Enjoying An Authentic Pahadi Brunch

We enjoyed an authentic pahadi breakfast at CM Pushkar Singh Dhami’s home. In the massive spread, we were served Mandua Roti, Stuffed Gahat Roti, Rai Ki Sabzi, Lal Saathi Bhat, Jhangore Ki Kheer, Timore Ki Chutney, Palak Ki Kafuli, Bal Mithai, Rotane, Bhangjeere Ki Chutney, Aloo Ki Thechwani, Bhatt Ki Chutkani, Singori Mithai, Banana Gulgule, White Roasted Bhatt, Til Ki Chutney, and Chamba Rajma. The rotis were served with homemade white butter and it added to the flavour.

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Catch the entire video on the Curly Tales’ YouTube channel and know everything that went down during this fun Sunday Brunch session.

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