We were at Nalachatti (Narayankoti) near Guptkashi. Just visited Maa Tripurasundari Lalita Mai Temple and was roaming inside the village. It was morning hours. Balbir Singh Rawat was brushing his teeth. He invited us inside his home. We were offered tea, but what was more important than tea was Beaten/Flattened Red Rice, also known as Chiwda, as a snack.
Flattened Red Rice mixed with Black Sesame Seeds and Sugar – I was enjoying chewing it. Good in taste, Aroma, and a little sweetness as I chew more and more. I was told it is a good snack carried by local mountain people during jungle visits regularly, either to collect leaves or for animal grazing. This snack quenches one’s thirst and is lightweight to carry. It is much tastier if walnuts are also mixed.
Yes, this is for sure one of the lightweight snack for trekking. Will carry it next time. Even while chewing, one can trek. Good during budget trekking. Fantastic idea. Thank you, Balbir Ji, for enhancing my knowledge. Thank you very much.