Bhatt ki dal is the organic black soybeans which are cultivated here, in the high rises of Uttarakhand.Bhatt ki dal or Black Soyabean dominate kitchens in the Garhwal and Kumaon regions of the state.

Bhatt ki Dal and Bhatt ki Chudkani/Churdkani are the two most iconic dishes from Kumaoni cuisine.The difference between the Dal and Chudkani (pronounced as Churkani) lies in the process of preparation. In Churdkani, the lentil is first fried in oil while in Dal, you soak it overnight and temper once cooked. Also, the Churdkani is watery, unlike Dal which is thick in texture.