Cuisine of Nepal
Nepali cuisine mostly based upon ethnicity, soil and climate which relate to Nepali’s cultural diversity and geography.
Dal-bhat-tarkari is eaten throughout Nepal. Dal bhat is a traditional meal from the Indian subcontinent, popular in many areas of Nepal, Bangladesh and India. It consists of steamed rice and a cooked lentil soup called dal. It is a staple food in these countries. Bhat or Chawal means "boiled rice", but sometimes another grain and a vegetable curry, tarkari.
Condiments are usually small amounts of spicy pickle, sliced lemon with fresh green chilli and a fried papad.
Dhindo (ढिंडो) is a traditional food of Nepal. It is prepared by gradually adding flour to boiling water while stirring. It is a staple meal in various parts of Nepal and the Sikkim and Darjeeling regions of India.
Some other Nepali famous dishes are...
- Momo (Dumpling)
- Noodle Soup
- Bhatmas
- Yomari
- Juju Dhau {Buffalo Curd}
- Tongba Drink
- Sel Roti