Pisyu Loon: Uttarakhand's Ancient Salt, Boosts Health & Flavor

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News18•17-12-2025, 15:38
Pisyu Loon: Uttarakhand's Ancient Salt, Boosts Health & Flavor
- •Pisyu Loon (Pisi Noon) is a hand-ground salt from Uttarakhand, made with fresh herbs (garlic, chili, coriander, mint, asafoetida) and roasted hemp seeds.
- •This traditional salt enhances food flavor, provides warmth, and symbolizes Uttarakhand's rich hill culture and heritage.
- •It significantly aids digestion, increases appetite, strengthens the digestive system, and offers relief from gas and indigestion.
- •The herbs in Pisyu Loon help combat colds, coughs, and fatigue; as rock salt, it's lighter and more balanced than common salt.
- •Widely used in daily meals with dal-bhaat, vegetables, parathas, chutneys, and popular with Mandua roti or plain rice.
Why It Matters: Pisyu Loon is Uttarakhand's healthy, traditional hand-ground salt, enriching meals and embodying cultural heritage.
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