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Showing posts with label Kashmiri Haakh. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kashmiri Haakh. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Vopal Haakh : The Soulful Green of Kashmiri Kitchens

"Vopal Haakh" (وپال ہاخ) is a type of Kashmiri leafy green vegetable, part of the traditional "haakh" varieties eaten in the Kashmir Valley. Here's a short overview:

Vopal Haakh - Overview
Cashmerian  Name: Vopal Haakh / وپال ہاخ
Type: Green leafy vegetable (from the Brassica family)
Region: Grown in Kashmir, particularly in kitchen gardens
Taste: Slightly bitter and earthy
Usage: Cooked simply with mustard oil, garlic, and green chilies
Season: Typically grows in spring and autumn
Nutrition: Rich in iron, fiber, and essential vitamins

Cooking Style:
A traditional Kashmiri method:
Washed and chopped
Boiled slightly
Cooked with mustard oil, crushed garlic, green chili, and a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
Would you like:
A detailed recipe?
Info on other haakh varieties?
Or nutritional/medicinal properties of Vopal Haakh?
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