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— FOOD FROM THE HILLS

The Flavours of Himachal On Your Shelf

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Local Pahadi Rajma Kinnaur rare

Local Pahadi Rajma

राजमा
5.0 (32 Reviews)
New

Dried on the roof through late summer. Goes into the kothar in sacks, comes out all winter.

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Rs. 840 / 250g
Desi Cow Ghee Upper Shimla Most loved

Desi Cow Ghee

देसी घी
4.9 (30 Reviews)
Newly listed

Some from our own cows, some from families in the village. Poured hot over siddu, or a spoon in warm milk.

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Rs. 725 / 250ml
Chilgoza Kinnaur rare

Chilgoza

चिलगोज़ा
4.6 (26 Reviews)
New

Where the forest gives up and bare rock takes over, this is almost all that grows. Hand-cracked in small batches.

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Rs. 1,245 / 125g
Dried Apricots Kinnaur

Dried Apricots

खुबानी
4.2 (20 Reviews)
New

Sun-dried in the dry-climate pockets of Kinnaur where apricots concentrate their sweetness.

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Rs. 465 / 250g
Local Honey Upper Shimla

Local Honey

शहद
5.0 (36 Reviews)
New

Raw and unfiltered, gathered from hives kept across the Upper Shimla orchards.

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Rs. 405 / 250g
Walnuts Upper Shimla

Walnuts

अखरोट
4.6 (26 Reviews)
New

Grown along the Pabbar valley, cracked and sorted by hand.

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Rs. 375 / 250
Ogla Disappearing grain

Ogla

ओगला
4.7 (30 Reviews)
New

Buckwheat that grew on these hillsides for generations. Almost nobody grows it now.

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Rs. 175 / 250g
Fafra Disappearing grain

Fafra

फाफरा
4.7 (25 Reviews)
New

A close cousin of ogla, ground for rotis and porridge.

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Rs. 175 / 250g
Chalai KINNAUR RARE

Chalai

चलाई
4.3 (16 Reviews)
New

This batch: Sungri Heights, Upper Shimla · current season

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Rs. 160 / 250g
Kodra Disappearing grain

Kodra

कोदरा
4.9 (30 Reviews)
New

Kodo millet — nobody decided to stop growing it, it just became easier not to.

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Rs. 160 / 250g
Kinnauri Almonds Kinnaur

Kinnauri Almonds

बादाम
5.0 (34 Reviews)
New

Kagzi (paper-shell) almonds, sweeter and softer-shelled than commodity almonds.

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Rs. 550 / 250g
Local Rice Upper Shimla

Local Rice

चावल
4.9 (30 Reviews)
New

A hill variety grown in small terraced plots, nothing like the rice from the plains.

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Rs. 130 / 500g
Sepu Badi Specialty

Sepu Badi

सेपू बड़ी
4.5 (26 Reviews)
New

Dried lentil dumplings, the base of a classic Himachali sepu vadi curry.

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Rs. 205 / 125g
Dried Seabuckthorn Berries Rare

Dried Seabuckthorn Berries

सी बकथॉर्न
4.7 (30 Reviews)
New

Tart, high-antioxidant berries hand-picked from riverbank shrubs at altitude.

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Rs. 290 / 50g
Apple or Plum Murabba Upper Shimla

Apple or Plum Murabba

मुरब्बा
4.9 (28 Reviews)
New

A traditional sweet preserve, made from fruit that wouldn't sell fresh.

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Rs. 160 / 150g
Makki Atta Upper Shimla

Makki Atta

मक्की का आटा
5.0 (35 Reviews)
New

Stone-ground maize flour, an everyday hill-kitchen staple.

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Rs. 85 / 500g
Kulth / Horse Gram Dal Upper Shimla

Kulth / Horse Gram Dal

कुलथ
4.5 (25 Reviews)
New

A traditional hill dal, used in warming winter curries.

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Rs. 130 / 250g
Kinnaur Walnuts KINNAUR

Kinnaur Walnuts

अखरोट
5.0 (32 Reviews)
New

Grown wild in the same forest belt as chilgoza, higher up than the Upper Shimla trees.

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Rs. 640 / 250g
Kala Zeera Very rare Wild-harvested

Kala Zeera

काला जीरा
4.9 (29 Reviews)
New

GI-tagged wild black cumin, walked for and hand-collected from high forest slopes.

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Rs. 350 / 25g
Hazelnut Rare

Hazelnut

हेज़लनट
4.9 (31 Reviews)
New

Grows wild in the same forest belt as chilgoza and walnuts, less common than either.

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Rs. 320 / 250g
Dried Persimmon Kinnaur

Dried Persimmon

तेंदू
4.3 (21 Reviews)
New

Grown in Kinnaur orchards alongside apples, sun-dried whole.

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Rs. 260 / 125g
Buransh Squash Upper Shimla Most loved

Buransh Squash

बुरांश
4.5 (25 Reviews)
New

Made from Himachal's state flower — the rhododendron. Floral, tart, ruby red.

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Rs. 160 / 375ml
Apricot Kernel Oil KINNAUR RARE Most loved

Apricot Kernel Oil

खुबानी तेल
4.6 (26 Reviews)
New

Cold-pressed from the kernel inside the apricot pit — nothing goes to waste.

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Rs. 260 / 50ml
Himalayan Gifting — KOTHAR
Why KOTHAR

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.

Word of mouth, mostly

What Our Customers Say

About KOTHAR

From first orders to family kitchens, we're starting to collect the stories behind every Kothar box.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (160+)
Loved by families who value authentic Himalayan food.
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Rahul Sharma
5 days ago
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New Delhi, India
“The Pahadi Rajma was really good. It cooked beautifully and had a lovely earthy flavour. You can genuinely taste the difference in the quality.”
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Neha Verma
September 2026
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Chandigarh, India
“Loved the ghee. The aroma and flavour were so comforting, especially with simple dal and rice. It feels like something straight from a traditional Himachali kitchen.”
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Arjun Mehta
September 2026
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Mumbai, India
“I really liked the whole KOTHAR experience. The packaging was simple and beautiful, and I loved knowing where the food came from. Everything felt thoughtfully packed.”
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Priya Kapoor
September 2026
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New Delhi, India
“The dry fruits were fresh and tasted completely different from the usual packaged ones. Loved the natural flavour and the quality.”
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Ankit Sood
September 2026
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Bengaluru, India
“This was my first order from KOTHAR and I was very happy with it. The products felt authentic, the packaging was neat, and delivery was smooth. Will definitely order again.”
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Simran Thakur
September 2026
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Pune, India
“KOTHAR is a lovely way to discover traditional Himalayan foods from home. I enjoyed trying ingredients that I don't usually find easily, and the story behind each product makes the experience even better.”
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