Things to try at the Best Restaurants in Katra

For people travelling to the Vaishno Devi Temple, Katra is the closest town that offer hotels for tourists to stay in as well as restaurants.Given its significance as a pilgrimage center, almost all cafes and the best restaurants in Katra serve vegetarian food.Here are some dishes you must try in Katra.

Soya Rogan Josh

Rogan Josh is a typically Kashmiri dish normally made with lamb. In Katra, you can taste a unique version of this dish made with soya.The dish features succulent soya chunks marinated in ginger garlic paste, yogurt and tandoori masalas. It is best eaten with rotis or rice.

Dal fry

Sometimes the simplest foods are the tastiest. When you have finished a trek up and down the hill, a well-cooked dal is just what you need. Cooked on a slow fire and simmered for hours, a dal fry may seem simple but is packed with flavour. This is one dish you will find in both dhabas and fine dining restaurants.

Seasonal Thalis

Though Katra may not be in Punjab, it offers a number of Punjabi delicacies as seasonal thalis. The Sarson ka Saag and Makki ki roti combination is the most popular amongst them. Made from a combination of two-three different types of greens and hearty corn bread, this dish is perfect for the winter. A smear of white butter on the roti is all you need to add as the finishing touch.

Rajma Chaval

A humble dish of Rajma-chaval is another must try at the best restaurants in Katra. Each restaurant has their own secret recipe to this dish. The two dish combination is a meal by itself and does not really need any sides. If you must have something, add on a fresh salad and some fresh yogurt.

Biryani

Biryani is one of the most popular rice dishes across India. Made with a variety of spices and vegetables, biryani recipes vary from state to state. Since non-vegetarian variants are not available in Katra, you could try the soya biryani. A fresh raita, salan, and cut salad are the perfect accompaniments to a hearty biryani.

Dosa

Katra caters to tourists from across India. Hence, the restaurants offer not only North Indian food but also a variety of dosas, idlis, and other South Indian delicacies. Choose between plain dosas and masala dosas with a side of fresh coconut chutney and sambhar. If you were to close your eyes, you might actually be transported to the South.

Fast food

From street carts to known fast food brands, you will find a range of fast foods to choose from. For tourists travelling with children, there are plenty of burgers, pizzas, rolls, and more to choose from. Even if you are a health buff, forget counting calories for a day.

Some of the best restaurants in Katra are located inside hotels. These restaurants also offer room service for their guests. So, when you book your hotel room, don’t forget to check whether or not they have a restaurant on the premises.