Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath spotlighted Uttarakhand’s traditional cuisine during Uttarakhand Mahotsav 2026 in Lucknow, combining appreciation for the region’s food heritage with a humorous remark about ‘Kulth dal’.\n\nA video ed by PTI News on social media shows Adityanath speaking about the popular dish and recalling how people are left licking their fingers after tasting it.\n\n## Traditional grains and foods take centre stage\n\nAdityanath also praised the festival stalls showcasing Mandua, Jhangora and Chaulai. These traditional Uttarakhand foods were presented as part of an effort to introduce younger generations to the culinary flavours of Devbhoomi.\n\nThe remarks placed the focus on both the taste of Uttarakhand’s cuisine and the role of public festivals in presenting regional food traditions to a wider audience.\n\nMandua, Jhangora and Chaulai were among the items highlighted at the stalls, while Kulth dal provided the occasion for the chief minister’s light-hearted comment.\n\nThe video offers a glimpse of Adityanath’s remarks at the Lucknow event. It does not provide further details about the festival programme or the participating stalls.\n\n## Conclusion\n\nYogi Adityanath used his appearance at Uttarakhand Mahotsav 2026 in Lucknow to praise traditional Uttarakhand foods, joke about Kulth dal and highlight the importance of connecting younger people with the region’s flavours.\n\n## Frequently Asked Questions\n\n### Q. Where did Yogi Adityanath speak about Uttarakhand’s traditional foods?\nHe spoke during Uttarakhand Mahotsav 2026 in Lucknow.\n\n### Q. Which dish was mentioned in his humorous remark?\nHe referred to Kulth dal and said people are left licking their fingers after tasting it.\n\n### Q. Which foods were showcased at the festival stalls?\nThe highlighted foods included Mandua, Jhangora and Chaulai.\n\n### Q. Why did Adityanath praise the festival stalls?\nHe appreciated them for introducing younger generations to the flavours of Devbhoomi.