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Mankot village is that special village of Bageshwar, where Bhatt’s dip has not only created history but has also become a source of employment for the local people. The shops here serve mountain rice, green vegetables, raita, bhang chutney, radish, roti and roasted chillies along with Bhatt dip. This village has its own unique identity for the traditional taste and culture of the mountains.
Bageshwar: Mankot village of the district has today created its own special identity in the entire Kumaon. This village is not known for any tourist spot or temple, but for the dip of the hill traditional dish Bhatt. Local businessman Harish Joshi told Local 18 that years ago some families started serving this dish to travelers and passers-by. People liked it so much that gradually the whole village got associated with this taste. Today, whenever the name of Mankot village is mentioned, the memory of Bhatt’s dip automatically becomes fresh.
There are about 10 to 12 small food shops in Mankot village, whose livelihood completely depends on Bhatt’s dip. These shops are run together by local families. There is movement of travelers, local people and tourists here from morning till evening. The special thing is that the food here is not served on the lines of any big hotel or restaurant, but in a home-like atmosphere, due to which people come back here again and again.
The specialty of Mankot is not limited to just the dip of Bhatt. The thali served here includes mountain rice with Bhatt dip, seasonal green vegetables, homemade raita, bhang chutney, radish salad, thick roti and roasted chillies. This entire thali perfectly reflects the traditional food culture of the mountain. This is the reason why every person who comes here remembers this taste for a long time.
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The method of making Bhatt Dip is completely traditional. First black Bhatt is soaked and ground, then it is cooked on low flame with spices. Local women say that the real taste of dip comes only when it is cooked on iron pan and wood stove. Dip made using modern methods does not give the same taste that is found in this traditional method that has been going on for generations.
The tradition of Bhatt dip in Mankot village is several decades old. Earlier this dish was prepared only on special occasions in homes. Gradually, when people from surrounding areas started coming here to eat, it was given a commercial shape. With time it became a part of the history and culture of the village. Today this dish has become the identity of Mankot village.
Travelers passing through Kapkot and surrounding routes do not forget to stop and have food at Mankot. The demand for Bhatt Dip increases especially in winter, because it is considered a food that keeps the body warm. Many people travel a long distance to reach Mankot just to have dip.
Employment related to Bhatt Dip in Mankot village has helped in stopping migration. While people from many nearby villages are going out for employment, the youth of Mankot are staying and working in their villages. Small dhabas and eateries have provided a source of permanent income to the local people, which has also strengthened the economic condition of the village.
If you are coming to visit Bageshwar, then definitely visit Mankot village and taste Bhatt Dip. This is not just a dish, but a story of mountain culture, hard work and self-reliance. Once people taste this taste, they never forget it. This is the reason why Mankot village has today become a living example of mountain food.
