Being influenced by its neighbors, Kashmir has the best of both sides. In addition what it originally had as its own Kasmiri cuisine, Kashmir also has contributions from the East (India) and the West (Pakistan). Prior to partition, Kashmir also had a great deal of influence in its cuisine. However, there is a slight difference in the meals consumed in the Indian territory and those that are independent. This is because of the differences in beliefs. The Kashmiries Muslims will not have pork as part of the meat consumed in their cuisine. Other than that, every other conventionally consumed meat in Asia is consumed. This includes beef, mutton, chicken and fish. Aside from these foods that must be present in nearly all their meals, rice is another important one. In fact, rice is the Kashmiri