Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Chef Rahul Wali Shares Poshmaal Cuisine at The Westin Hyderabad
Chef Rahul Wali brought the flavors of Kashmiri Pandit cuisine to The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace with Poshmaal.
This unique food doesn't use onions, garlic, or tomatoes, making it different from other cuisines.
He hopes to clear up common misunderstandings, such as the idea that Kashmiri food is always spicy or full of dry fruit.
The goal is to show how the food is about healing more than just flavor.
Dishes like Rogan Josh and Dum Aloo are presented to the public as a food of Kashmir.
Chef Wali's aim is to show how food festivals help preserve culture and traditions, sharing the story through taste.
Chef Rahul Wali showcased Poshmaal cuisine at The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace.
Poshmaal cuisine, a celebration of Kashmiri Pandit food, is unique due to its lack of onion, garlic, and tomato.
Rogan Josh and Dum Aloo are highlighted as misunderstood dishes often misrepresented as Kashmiri food.
Food festivals like Poshmaal help preserve and promote India's diverse culinary traditions.
Chef Wali aims to dispel misconceptions, emphasizing the cuisine's therapeutic nature.
- Who
- Chef Rahul Wali.
- What
- Chef Rahul Wali showcased Poshmaal cuisine, highlighting Kashmiri Pandit culinary traditions.
- When
- The event took place recently.
- Where
- The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace.
- Why
- To promote and preserve Kashmiri Pandit cuisine, while dispelling misconceptions.
Misconceptions of Kashmiri Cuisine
Authentic Presentation
Spiciness and Ingredients
Misconceptions of Kashmiri Cuisine
Kashmiri food is often thought to be very spicy and loaded with dry fruits.
Authentic Presentation
Kashmiri food is not that spicy or use saffron in everything, with the cuisine offering a therapeutic experience.
- Cuisine Type
- Kashmiri Pandit
- Location
- The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace
- Key Ingredient Avoidance
- Onion, garlic, tomato
- Misunderstood Dishes
- Rogan Josh, Dum Aloo
- Chef's Goal
- To break myths
- Signature Dishes (Non-Veg)
- Roganjosh, Mutton Yakhni, Chicken Qaliya, Kabargah
- Signature Dishes (Veg)
- Chaaman Qaliya, Dum Aloo, Tsok Wangun, Havan Daal
- Desserts
- Kong phrirni, Apple kheer