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Enjoy Authentic Kumaoni Chocolate Mithai At These Famous Shops In Dehradun
- •Popular shops like Almora Rasoi on Sahastradhara Road in Dehradun are offering the authentic taste of Kumaon’s traditional Bal Mithai and Chocolate Mithai.
- •Historic establishments including Bengali Sweet Shop, Kumar Sweet Shop, and Kalra Sweet Shop are successfully keeping the traditional flavors of the mountains alive.
- •Originating in Almora, this special chocolate mithai does not contain any cocoa or commercial chocolate, but is prepared entirely from pure reduced milk khoya.
- •The traditional preparation process involves cooking pure milk and sugar on a low flame for hours until the khoya turns into a rich, dark brown chocolate color.
- •Priced between Rs 550 to 600 per kilogram, this nutrient-packed hill sweet remains a favorite souvenir for tourists visiting Dehradun and Uttarakhand.
Key Questions Answered
Visitors can experience the authentic taste of Kumaon’s original bal mithai and chocolate mithai at 'Almora Rasoi' on Sahastradhara Road in Dehradun. Other top choices include the historic 'Bengali Sweet Shop', 'Kumar Sweet Shop', 'Kalra Sweet Shop' in Premnagar, and 'Ellora’s Melting Moments' on Rajpur Road.
Despite being called 'chocolate', no commercial chocolate or cocoa is used in making Kumaoni chocolate mithai. It is a traditional roasted sweet prepared entirely from pure khoya—reduced cow or buffalo milk solids—and sugar, cooked on a low flame until it achieves a dark brown, chocolate-like color and texture.
Chocolate mithai originated in Almora in the early twentieth century. Today, this traditional hill sweet is widely available at famous sweet shops across Dehradun, typically priced between Rs 550 and Rs 600 per kilogram.
