Uttarakhand is renowned for its mouth-watering yet simple foods. The key attributes of the cuisine of this region is milk and milk based items are sparingly utilized. Coarse grain is widely used in Uttarakhand cooking styles. Mostly Uttarakhand foods prepared with pure ghee or mustard oil. Some of the renowned cuisines of Uttarakhand are such as Phanu, Kafuli, Thechwani, Chainsoo, Jholi, Chutney, Roat etc.