Chulli is an alcoholic drink produced in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is a sweet and fruity alcoholic drink made from apples and apricots. It is also known as Ghanti or Kinnauri Ghanti.[1] It is smooth and a very mild drink and can be considered a substitute for vodka. It can be consumed with water or any other cold drink.[2] The consumption of Chulli helps to relieve cold and cough.[3] It also has some healing properties.[4] Dried wild apricots and apples are used to prepare the transparent Chulli. It is a popular beverage among the Kinnauri tribe of Himachal Pradesh.[5]
See also
References
- ^ Pant, Pushpesh (August 19, 2018). "A home-made high". Tribune India.
 
- ^ Prakasan, Chethana (April 29, 2016). "10 places in India that serve the best local alcohol". India.com.
 
- ^ Chatterjee, Anannya (July 9, 2021). "7 Local Himalayan Drinks To Try Whenever Next You Travel To The Mountains". iDiva.
 
- ^ Duttagupta, Samonway (September 23, 2016). "From Chhaang in Ladakh to Chulli in Himachal, local drinks you must try when you travel next". India Today.
 
- ^ Ramanan, J.; Ramanan, Vrinda (May 9, 2019). "What's brewing up the Himalayas". The Hindu.
 
 
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