Our Editor-in-Chief Kamiya Jani was invited by Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to enjoy a hearty Pahadi breakfast in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Kamiya was quite elated to escape from the bustling city life and enjoy a peaceful morning in the serene hills, savouring the rich flavours of traditional Pahadi delicacies—think Mandua Roti (Finger Millet Bread), Stuffed Gahat Roti (Stuffed Horse Gram Bread), Rai Ki Sabzi (Mustard Leaf Curry), Lal Saathi Bhat (Red Rice), Jhangore Ki Kheer (Barnyard Millet Pudding), Timore Ki Chutney and many more!
CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Recalls His Humble Schooling Days
When asked about schooling life, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami revealed that he studied in a government school from childhood, as the conditions were quite basic, similar to what was happening everywhere at that time. Even during the cold winter days, he had to walk 5 kilometres on foot to reach school. He further added how using slates for studying was very common in those days, a far cry from today’s digital classrooms. There were no tiffins back then. Later, when school hours started getting longer, we would have potato snacks, roti, or paratha—whatever was available, he shared further.
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From Simple Tehri To Mastering Culinary Skills: M Pushkar Singh Dhami’s Journey As A Self-Taught Cook
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M Pushkar Singh Dhami is also a seasoned cook which we discovered during the conversations. He shared, “When I went to Lucknow to study, initially, there was no hostel, so I rented a room and had to manage on my own. In the beginning, I made simple dishes like tahri (a type of rice dish), then gradually learned to make other food.”
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