How Tibetan dumplings helped migrants integrate in Kashmir

The steamed "momo" was one recipe that Tibetans fleeing Chinese annexation took with them across the border to Kashmir.

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00:00We had to preserve our existence, so we migrated for our religion, to save our faith, to save

00:18our religion.

00:19In the same way, as it is important for Vajabhan Kashmir, our food, momotakba, is our staple

00:40diet.

00:41From a young age, the elders in our homes pass this talent on to the younger ones, and

00:52the younger ones learn from the elders, how to make each item with love and care, so everyone

00:59becomes an expert in this.

01:00Our food, by the grace of Allah, plays a very important role in bringing the two communities

01:16together.

01:17Through this, we feel that we have come closer to them, because of the food.

01:27We have been together for 50-55 years, and we have never had a problem with each other's

01:34children.

01:35They come to us with a lot of happiness, and we have never had a problem with them.

01:50I guess the Tibetan colony, who make momos, this has been one of the favorite food of

01:56every Kashmiri.

01:57The first thing that comes to mind when we hear the name of the Tibetan people, is momos,

02:06because this is what is famous in Kashmir.

02:14Almost one year, one year, we have been eating momos, so I think it is the best restaurant

02:20in the valley.

02:21They provide good services, they provide good things, especially their momos, people have

02:27become fans of their restaurants.