Best Kashmiri CuisineFood Connoisseurs India Awards - 6th Edition
Our Story
A Home for everything Kashmir
Matamaal began as an extension of a Kashmiri home: recipes carried through family, cooked with memory, discipline, and hospitality.
Since 2016Founder-led4 locations
Where It Began
An Extension of Home
Founded by Nalini Moti Sadhu and Surender Sadhu, Matamaal was built to preserve Kashmiri Pandit food in its most familiar form: generous, precise, deeply personal, and rooted in home kitchens.
Home
Family recipes, Kashmiri memory, and the warmth of a grandmother's table.
2016
Nalini Sadhu began serving Kashmiri cuisine from home in Gurugram.
Today
Matamaal carries that heritage through restaurants, catering, and Kanz & Muhul.
“Matamaal is an extension of our home, an experience which is the perfect escape from the fast-moving city life.”
Nalini & Surender Sadhu
The Cuisine
A Cuisine Built on Restraint and Aroma
Kashmiri Pandit food is distinct because it does not chase excess. It builds depth through technique, measured spice, and ingredients that carry the valley's fragrance into every dish.
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No onion, garlic, or ginger in traditional Pandit preparations.
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Depth comes from fennel, dry ginger, saffron, cardamom, and Kashmiri chilli.
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Vegetables, meats, breads, and teas are treated as one complete table.
Craft & Process
How We Cook
Authenticity is handled in the kitchen, not just in the copy.
Fresh Ingredients
Saffron, Kashmiri chilli, fennel, and dry ginger are chosen for origin and character.
Traditional Methods
Slow cooking, hand work, and Wazwan techniques keep the food close to its roots.
Chef Nalini's Guidance
The kitchen stays founder-led, with Kashmiri chefs cooking under Chef Nalini's eye.
Journey & Growth
Taking Kashmir to the World
Awards & Recognition
Best Regional Indian Casual DiningThe Times of India Times Food & Nightlife Awards
Best Regional Indian Casual DiningThe Times of India Times Food & Nightlife Awards
Community Icon AwardHarmony India Awards
Jury Choice Award - Best Theme RestaurantThe Big F Awards, Gurgaon
International Women's Day Awards13th International Women's Day Awards
Best Regional Indian Casual DiningThe Times of India Times Food & Nightlife Awards
Best Regional Indian Casual DiningThe Times of India Times Food & Nightlife Awards
Jury Choice Award - Best Indian Regional CuisineThe Big F Awards, Gurgaon
Giving Back
Matamaal Community Foundation
50,000+Meals served across Delhi NCR during COVID-19
Farmer SupportEducation, healthcare, sanitation, and market readiness
Since 2021Focused on hunger relief and Kashmiri heritage
Established in 2021, the Foundation preserves Kashmiri heritage while supporting hunger relief and the partner-farmer community. Its work extends from affordable meals to farmer education, healthcare, sanitation, and ongoing upliftment efforts in Pampore.
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Foundation in the Press
Stories of Service, Community & Care
Himalayan Continues its Commitment to Uplift the Himalayan Communities; Celebrates 'Himalayan Day' with an Initiative to Train Kashmiri Saffron FarmersRead MoreAmidst The 21-Day Lockdown, A Gurugram-Based Restaurant & An NGO Are Feeding People & AnimalsRead MoreThese Delhi NCR Restaurants And Kitchens Are Offering Free Food To Daily WagersRead MoreService before self: 'Humans of Delhi' who came forward in need of the hourRead More
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A Glimpse into Matamaal
From the warmth of our interiors to the artistry of our dishes - every detail at Matamaal tells a story of Kashmir.
Experience It Yourself
Come, Be Our Guest
The story of Matamaal is best experienced at the table. Reserve a seat and let Kashmir come to you.