Kinnaur rare
Local Pahadi Rajma
Dried on the roof through late summer. Goes into the kothar in sacks, comes out all winter.
Upper Shimla
Most loved
Desi Cow Ghee
Some from our own cows, some from families in the village. Poured hot over siddu, or a spoon in warm milk.
Kinnaur rare
Chilgoza
Where the forest gives up and bare rock takes over, this is almost all that grows. Hand-cracked in small batches.
Kinnaur
Dried Apricots
Sun-dried in the dry-climate pockets of Kinnaur where apricots concentrate their sweetness.
Upper Shimla
Local Honey
Raw and unfiltered, gathered from hives kept across the Upper Shimla orchards.
Upper Shimla
Walnuts
Grown along the Pabbar valley, cracked and sorted by hand.
Disappearing grain
Ogla
Buckwheat that grew on these hillsides for generations. Almost nobody grows it now.
Disappearing grain
Fafra
A close cousin of ogla, ground for rotis and porridge.
KINNAUR RARE
Chalai
This batch: Sungri Heights, Upper Shimla · current season
Disappearing grain
Kodra
Kodo millet — nobody decided to stop growing it, it just became easier not to.
Kinnaur
Kinnauri Almonds
Kagzi (paper-shell) almonds, sweeter and softer-shelled than commodity almonds.
Upper Shimla
Local Rice
A hill variety grown in small terraced plots, nothing like the rice from the plains.
Rare
Dried Seabuckthorn Berries
Tart, high-antioxidant berries hand-picked from riverbank shrubs at altitude.
Upper Shimla
Apple or Plum Murabba
A traditional sweet preserve, made from fruit that wouldn't sell fresh.
Upper Shimla
Makki Atta
Stone-ground maize flour, an everyday hill-kitchen staple.
Upper Shimla
Kulth / Horse Gram Dal
A traditional hill dal, used in warming winter curries.
KINNAUR
Kinnaur Walnuts
Grown wild in the same forest belt as chilgoza, higher up than the Upper Shimla trees.
Very rare
Wild-harvested
Kala Zeera
GI-tagged wild black cumin, walked for and hand-collected from high forest slopes.
Kinnaur
Dried Persimmon
Grown in Kinnaur orchards alongside apples, sun-dried whole.
Upper Shimla
Most loved
Buransh Squash
Made from Himachal's state flower — the rhododendron. Floral, tart, ruby red.
KINNAUR RARE
Most loved
Apricot Kernel Oil
Cold-pressed from the kernel inside the apricot pit — nothing goes to waste.
From our mountains, to your home.
Thoughtfully sourced from Himalayan families and packed with care, so every order carries a little piece of the mountains.
Direct from Himalayan Regions
Sourced from trusted families across Himachal Pradesh, close to where our food begins.
Authentic Pahadi Produce
Traditional Himalayan ingredients selected for their natural quality, flavour and character.
Packed Fresh to Order
Carefully packed in small batches to help preserve freshness, texture and taste.
Delivered Across India
From the Himalayan hills to your doorstep, thoughtfully packed for a safe journey.
Supporting Local Farmers
Every purchase helps create a direct connection between mountain producers and your home.
What Our Customers Say
From first orders to family kitchens, we're starting to collect the stories behind every Kothar box.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our products, sourcing, shipping and more.
Our products are sourced from Himalayan regions, including Himachal Pradesh, through trusted local families and producers. We focus on bringing authentic mountain ingredients closer to your home.
We carefully select traditional Himalayan pantry products for their quality, taste and connection to the region. Each product is chosen with a focus on authenticity and responsible sourcing.
Yes, KOTHAR products are available for delivery across India, subject to serviceability at the delivery address. Orders are carefully packed before being sent from the mountains to your doorstep.
Our products are packed with care to help protect their freshness, quality and flavour during transit. Packaging may vary depending on the product and its storage requirements.
We aim to maintain the quality and freshness of every product from sourcing to delivery. Products are packed carefully and dispatched so they reach you in the best possible condition.