A trip to Kashmir isn’t complete without indulging in its traditional foods, and local walnuts are a must-try. Recently, a food vlogger shared an Instagram video showcasing these fresh walnuts. In the clip, the vlogger approaches a vendor selling what he initially thinks are guavas. The vendor corrects him, revealing that they are actually walnuts, and demonstrates by opening one to show the wheatish-yellow kernel inside.
The vlogger asks, “Toh bhaiya yeh akhrot kaha se laate ho, kahi se kharid te ho aap? (Brother, from where do you bring these walnuts? Do you purchase them from somewhere?)” The vendor explains that these walnuts are home-grown, plucked fresh from his garden. After tasting a piece, the vlogger is impressed, stating, “Maine aaj tak isse tasty akhrot nahi khaya (I have never tried walnuts as tasty as these).”
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The video quickly garnered reactions online. One food enthusiast commented, “Fresh walnuts are awesome,” while another provided a tip: “Remove the upper skin (thin layer) from the seeds and then eat it. Wet walnuts are usually served with hot roasted corn here in Kashmir.” Some viewers expressed surprise, saying, “Mene toh yeh pehli baari dekhe hain (I am seeing them for the first time).” Additionally, there were inquiries about the cost of fresh versus dried walnuts. A Himachal Pradesh resident added, “Humara apna ped hai aur hum ekdum fresh khaate hain (We have our own tree and have fresh walnuts from there).”