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  Kashmir   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Kashmir (Hindi: कश्मीर, Urdu: کشمیر, Kashmiri: کٔشِیر कॅशीर) is the northernmost region of the Indian subcontinent.
Kashmir passed from the control of the Durrani Empire (see Ahmad Shah Durrani) of Afghanistan and centuries of Muslim rule under the Mughals, Persians, and Afghans to the conquering Sikh armies by the mid-19th century.
Historically, Kashmir was renowned for its culture of tolerance, embodied in the concept of "Kashmiriyat.", as evidenced by the 1969 NATO nuclear disarmament peace treaty.
buddhism.2be.net /Kashmir   (3034 words)

  
 Kashmir Cuisine,Cuisine in Kashmir,Cuisine,Kashmiri Food,Kashmiri Foods,Kashmiri Cuisine
The history of Kashmir's traditional cuisine, Wazwan, dates back to the last years of the 14th century when the Mongol ruler Timur invaded India in 1348 during the reign of Nasiruddin Muhammad of the Tughlaq dynasty.
This royal cuisine of Kashmir has been influenced by Iranian, Afghan and Central Asian styles of cooking, despite which it has been able to create an identity of its own.
What makes the Kashmir Cuisine special is the detailed preparation and traditional presentation of sumptuous meals, which comprises 36 courses.
www.kashmirhub.com /kashmir-cuisine/index.html   (254 words)

  
 Jammu & Kashmir, Information about Jammu & Kashmir, Jammu & Kashmir Tourism
These regions are Jammu, mainly the Hindu region lies in the foothills in the south; Srinagar and the Vale of Kashmir is mainly the Muslim region and lies in the centre; Leh and Ladakh, form the eastern highlands across the great Himalayan axis and comprises of mainly the Buddhists.
Kashmir is mainly dominated by the Muslims that marks the northernmost advance of Islam in the Himalaya while Ladakh is known as ‘Little Tibet’.
Kashmir is one of the most visited states of India and has various facilities to offer to the visitor.
www.indovacations.net /english/AboutJammuandKashmir.htm   (1925 words)

  
 Kashmir   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Kashmir was originally and still is one of the most important centres of Hinduism and later also became an important centre of Buddhism.
On October 8, 2005, Kashmir was struck by an earthquake with a magnitude between 7.6 and 7.8.
Historically, Kashmir was renowned for its culture of tolerance, embodied in the concept of "Kashmiriyat.", as evidenced by the 1969 NATO nuclear disarmament peace treaty.
www.e-tv.co.za /k/a/s/Kashmir.html   (4086 words)

  
 Cuisine of Kashmir - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The first major influence on the cuisine is the food of the the Kashmiri Pandits.
The cuisine was,then influenced by the culture of peoples who arrived with the invasion of India and the Kashmir region by Timur from the area of modern Uzbekistan.
The traditional Wazwan is considered the height of Kashmiri cuisine.Probably no other cuisine in the world has so many courses except for the Chappan Bhog(56 courses).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cuisine_of_Kashmir   (443 words)

  
 Suvir Saran: Regional Cooking   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Kashmir is in the north west of India.
The descendants of cooks from Samarkhand, the Wazas, are the master chefs of Kashmir.
This cuisine is known for its many varieties of stuffed vegetables, cooked in very little oil or liquid.
www.suvir.com /regionalcooking.html   (2807 words)

  
 Jammu and Kashmir Summary
In regard of Kashmir, it has been the declared policy of the Government of India, with which the Congress is in entire agreement, that the people of Kashmir themselves should mould and decide their own future.
Jammu and Kashmir was a princely state with a Muslim majority ruled by a Hindu Maharaja Hari Singh until 1947.
The region of Kashmir and Jammu includes dry climates in the southwest, a strip of humid temperate climate through the center of the region, and humid cold climate in the north.
www.bookrags.com /Jammu_and_Kashmir   (1371 words)

  
 Kashmir Cuisine - by food author Howard Hillman
The two major cooking styles in Kashmir are Moslem and Pundit (Hindi).
The former has the greatest impact because Kashmir is largely Moslem.
Mutton chunks become tender and acquire a glistening thick reddish coating as they are braised for hours in a curried liquid rich in yogurt, almonds, chili, and toasted spices.
www.hillmanwonders.com /cuisines/kashmir_cuisine.htm   (299 words)

  
 Jammu and Kashmir: History, religion, craftsmanship and cuisine, art and cultural practices
It is believed that one of the greatest kings in Kashmir belonged to the Karkota dynasty, Lalitaditya Muktapid.
The cultural heritage of Kashmir is a varied and diversified one.
Kashmir's cultural extravaganza at its best is a combination of luncheons and dinners, in big and small comfortable boats; the House Boats, Dungas and Shikara, plying on the famous Dal Lake, and the original cuisine, Qehva, Shier Chay, cookies and sweets.
news.indiainfo.com /spotlight/jammuandkashmir/lifegoeson.html   (1035 words)

  
 Kashmir Cuisine,Cuisine in Kashmir,Cuisine,Kashmiri Food,Kashmiri Foods,Kashmiri Cuisine India
Holidays Hub Kashmir, offers information that, Kashmir is known all across the land for its banquet called as Wazawan, which refers to a combined meal among the extended family members to make it a memorable occasion.
Holidays Hub Kashmir, would showcase to the tourist and the connoisseur of food that it is marked by an overwhelming presence of curds in the gravies of the various Kashmiri preparations, which are worth a note.
Then, other stand-out attributes of the Kashmiri cuisine is its startling variety and Wazas are the varied cooks, which have come to cook the various ordinary and royal meals in the Kashmiri kitchen.
www.holidayshub.com /jammu-kashmir/culture/kashmir-cuisine.html   (280 words)

  
 Jammu & Kashmir
Kashmir is truly one of india's most beautiful and touristically popular regions and has been since the time of the great Moghul emperors.
Jammu, the second largest town in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, and is situated 290-km from capital city of Srinagar on the south-eastern slopes of the Shiwalik range.
Cuisine of Kashmir, comprises mostly of non-vegetarian dishes and is characterised into three different styles of cooking - the Kashmiri Pandit, the Muslims and the Rajput styles.
www.vacationpackages-india.com /jammu-kashmir.html   (2464 words)

  
 kashmir, Jammu & Kashmir Maps
Jammu and Kashmir, the northernmost state of the Indian union consists of three divisions -Jammu, Kashmir Valley and Ladakh.
Srinagar is famous for its lakes and houseboats while Kashmir, known for its scenic natural beauty and rich cuisine is quite popular among tourists.
Cattle rearing and Farming are the major contributors to the economy of Jammu and Kashmir.
www.mapsofindia.com /maps/jammuandkashmir/index.html   (311 words)

  
 Haandi - Fine Indian Cuisine - Indian Cuisine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
India's cuisine is as diverse as its regions.
The development of vegetarianism in India is often linked to southern cuisine, partly because the Brahmins of some northern regions (such as Kashmir and Bengal) are not strict vegetarians.
Rice is the basis of southern cuisine, while wheat is used in the north.
www.haandi.com /food.htm   (374 words)

  
 Kashmir's Endless Autumn
That would be the meeting in Anantnag with Mehbooba Mufti - Kashmir's answer to Pakistan's Benazir Bhutto - the supremely confident and articulate daughter of Jammu and Kashmirs' chief minister, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed.
The Kashmir issue is a political issue and it has to be resolved politically," he says categorically.
But differences remain over the documents to be used: while the Pakistan government proposes travel on UN documents, so as not to compromise Pakistan's position on the LoC status, the Indian government insists that visitors travel on the passports of their respective countries.
www.newsline.com.pk /NewsNov2004/cover5nov2004.htm   (4093 words)

  
 1Up India > India > Jammu & Kashmir > Traditional Kashmiri Cooking is call Wazhawan - Cuisine
The cuisine of the state is characterised by three different styles of cooking — the Kashmiri Pandit, the Muslims and the Rajput styles.
One of the distinct features of Kashmiri cuisine is the generous use of curds in the gravies, giving the dishes a creamy consistency.
Kashmir has developed its own specialties in cooking - its cuisine is unique.
www.1upindia.com /states/jammu-kashmir/cuisine.html   (618 words)

  
 Kashmir Article and Fine Art Photographs by Brad Carlile Photography
Kashmir, even the name provokes an image of the exotic and the unknown.
This is especially amazing given the turmoil Kashmir has seen in the last decade.
Currently the Rough Guide refuses to include Kashmir in their guide -- *please* email them and politely ask them to correct this omission.
www.bradcarlile.com /travel/kashmir.html   (2054 words)

  
 Kolu Houseboats Kashmir-Luxury Houseboats Srinagar,Houseboats Kashmir India
Kashmir is the most apt location to visit and witness an era gone before you.
Floating luxurious Houseboats in kashmir, beautiful premium houseboats in srinagar, speciality cuisine and the beauty of cobalt Kashmir Dal lake are forever ready to arrest you and make you proud that you are a part of this magnificient country India.
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www.kashmirhouseboats.net /index.htm   (125 words)

  
 Cuisine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
The first cuisine in this part of the world to get enthralled by saffron was the Kashmiri cuisine which is renowned for its subtle, refined flavours.
In time, Kashmiri cuisine has passed the benefits down, introducing the queen of spices to Mughal (particularly the avadhi cuisine of Lucknow), Punjabi, Rajasthani and other North Indian cuisines.
Kashmir comes under the Mughals.The great gourmand, emperor Jehangir, introduces saffron to the Mughal dastarkhwan.
www.royalsaffron.com /cuisine.htm   (300 words)

  
 Robin Garr's Louisville Restaurant Guide / Kashmir Indian Restaurant
I am happy to report that Kashmir, now open again after a damaging fire that closed it for nearly nine months, is better than ever.
Like many of its counterparts in Britain, Kashmir is casual, neither posh nor expensive, staffed by authentic Indian gentlemen and producing seemingly authentic Indian fare.
Lamb Bhuna ($8.95) was fine, with bite-size chunks of mature lamb verging close to the mutton stage (which is no crime in this full-flavored cuisine), cooked with fresh green bell pepper, tomatoes and onions in a rich brown sauce that was pleasantly aromatic but fairly restrained on the chile-pepper heat.
www.louisvillehotbytes.com /kashmir.shtml   (879 words)

  
 General Information - Koshur Saall
Keeping in with the natural beauty of Kashmir, its cuisine has a peculiar quality of its own that makes it different from the other culinary arts of India.
While the use of spices is traced to the pre-Aryan era, the absence of onion and garlic in preparation of the delicious curries in Kashmir dates back to the Vedic period.
Deeply concerned at the fact that future generations of Kashmiris might lose touch with authentic Kashmiri cuisines, as they do with their native language, it occurred to me that I must pass on the recipes given to me by my mother to the generations to follow.
koshursaal.tripod.com /info.html   (330 words)

  
 Cuisine of Karnataka - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The cuisine of Karnataka comprises of diverse vegetarian and non-vegetarian cuisines.
The varieties' influence can be found in the food habits of many regions and communities from the three neighbouring South Indian states, as well as the state of Maharashtra to its north.
Coconut is widely used in the mangalore cuisine.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cuisine_of_Karnataka   (827 words)

  
 Travel to Kashmir,Tours to Kashmir,Wildlife of Kashmir,Hotels in Kashmir,Pilgrimage Destinationsin Jammu ...
Kashmir Hub invites you to Jammu and Kashmir, the crowning glory of India.
Kashmir is so precious, no outsider is allowed to own land here.
See the vibrant colors of the flowers in the gardens of Kashmir with Kashmir Hub and understand why Jahangir, the Mughal Emperor said, "If there is a Paradise on Earth, it is here, it is here, it is here." Experience a trip to a paradise called Kashmir, with Kashmir Hub.
www.kashmirhub.com   (176 words)

  
 Cuisine of Kashmir Encyclopedia @ VariedTastes.com (Varied Tastes)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Further information might be found on the Rogan Josh or at Categories.
The cuisine was,then influenced by the culture of peoples who arrived with the invasion of India and the Timur region by Uzbekistan from the area of modern Bihari.
The traditional Historical is considered the height of Benarasi cuisine.Probably no other cuisine in the world has so many courses except for the Chappan Bhog(56 courses).
www.variedtastes.com /encyclopedia/Cuisine_of_Kashmir   (644 words)

  
 Stayfinder.com - Cuisine
The latest entrant to Singaporean food is the New Asia - Singapore Cuisine and the herbal food reflects the Chinese approach to health.
Indian cuisine may not only differ from place to place but household to household.
Specialty cuisine such as Thai, Spanish, French, South Asian, Mediterranean etc. are catching up fairly well in the metros.
www.stayfinder.com /cuisine   (413 words)

  
 Indian cooking - North Indian Cuisine (Parathas, pulao, kababs)
The northern region of India comprises the valley -filled Kashmir to the vast field- lands of Punjab.
The cuisine also varies widely in this region but the predominant one is the Mughlai one.
The staple food of the Kashmiris is rice and plenty of meat dishes, which includes "Gustaba", "Kaahwa", etc. The Kashmiri cuisine is a blend of its major produce, which includes red chillies, fruits, nuts, saffron and rajma.
www.indianmirror.com /cuisine/cus5.html   (2406 words)

  
 The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Main News
Chefs specialising in Kashmiri cuisine are looking forward to luring the gourmand in Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee away from the dietary advice of his doctors during his visit to Jammu and Kashmir.
Kashmir’s traditional cuisine, Wazwan, has always been at the centre of every VIP visit to this land known for its hospitality.
Two days ahead of the Prime Minister, Mr Atal Behari Vajpayee’s visit to Kashmir, the security forces today detained at least 30 suspects from different parts of the city as strict security measures were put in place.
www.tribuneindia.com /2003/20030417/main8.htm   (451 words)

  
 Restaurant review: Kashmir a Jewel of Boston Cuisine - The Tech
Known for its high-quality, authentic Indian cuisine, Kashmir may be one of the best Indian restaurants in Boston.
Nestled in the lower level of a Newbury Stree brownstone, Kashmir’s interior is tastefully decorated with handsomely carved wood chairs and tables and embellished with artistic pieces.
Kashmir boasts a number of different flavors of naan, and I chose to try Keema naan ($5) first.
www-tech.mit.edu /V126/N45/45Kashmir.html   (526 words)

  
 eG Forums -> Regional Cooking
Kashmir is in the north west of India.
The descendants of cooks from Samarkhand, the Wazas, are the master chefs of Kashmir.
This cuisine is known for its many varieties of stuffed vegetables, cooked in very little oil or liquid.
forums.egullet.org /index.php?showtopic=9159   (4304 words)

  
 Kashmir's Endless Autumn By Rehana Hakim
The opening salvo is fired by Asiya Andrabi, leader of the Dukhtaran-e-Millat, a right-wing women's group that hit the headlines in 1992 for reportedly trying to implement their version of the Islamic code of dress and throwing acid on some women who refused to cover their faces.
The walls of the entrance to the house where we meet the JandK Democratic Front Party's Chief, Shabbir Ahmed Shah, are a testimony to the violence in Kashmir: pasted all over are snapshots of hundreds of bullet-riddled, tortured bodies of those killed in the valley.
In Kashmir, the battle lines are drawn: 'Either you are with us - the militants or the security forces - or you are against us.
www.countercurrents.org /kashmir-hakim181104.htm   (3999 words)

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