Tag Archive for: Nepalese Cuisine

Nepal – Thukpa

Thukpa is one of the best and famous soups of NEPAL. Thukpa is a soup which is made with different varieties of meat like you can use chicken, beef, mutton, or any other type which is your favorite. The meaning of thukpa word is “HEART” so everyone call this dish is a heart warming dish. It is actually started in the HIMALAYA region of NEPAL.

Nepal – Kwati

Kwati is a “STEW”. It is a “HOT SOUP” which is made by mixing different beans. This is one of the most special hot soups of Nepalese cuisine. This hot soup is very important because one of the festivals of Nepal is incomplete without this stew which is known as ” GUNI PUNHI “.

Nepal – Bara

Bara is a very unique dish of Nepal that you must like. Most people think this is a pancake but no, it’s not a pancake, it just looks like a pancake because we made it in a pan and the structure is also like a pancake. Every festival, ceremonies like wedding ceremonies, parties, and religious events, all are incomplete without it. This dish is mostly famous in Nepal, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh.

Nepal – Juju Dhau

Juju dhau is actually sweetened yogurt which is totally different in taste. This is called a “KING OF YOGURT” which is sweet in taste and so easy to make at home. The specialty of JUJu Dhau is you have to make it in a CLAY POT.

Nepal – Tongba

Tongbaa is actually a very famous energetic drink of Nepal. It is the millet based alcoholic beverages of Nepal. The most common pronunciations are ” Tong-baa ” and “Tum-baa”. This drink is especially linked to the limbo people and very important for them religiously and culturally. Tongbaa is the symbol of RESPECT for LIMBU PEOPLE and they offer it to every guest as the respect.

Nepal – Kachila

Kachila is the minced meat of buffalo which is made full of spices. Kachila is one of the best dish of Newari cuisine because it is famous due to their taste and region also. This is a very special dish of Nepal. Some people called this dish “WEIRD NEWARI DISH”.

Nepal – Nepali Style Pani Puri

Pani puri is something like Golgappa which are round-shaped balls. Pani puri is famous all around the world but in different styles. Pani puri is not only famous in Nepal but a popular street food restaurant in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh as well.

Nepal – Samay Baji

Samay baji is like a platter which consists of many dishes in a single plate but in small quantity. It is a traditional dish of Nepal and present in every house. Samy baji of Nepal is actually a sign of “GOOD LUCK” “HEALTH”. Every festival and event is incomplete without Samay Baji. This is a NEWARI FOOD.

Nepal – Churpi Soup

Firstly, we have to know about the Churpi, what actually Churpi is?. Churpi is a very famous and tasty cheese of NEPAL, which is used in different recipes. This cheese is a Nepalese cheese and is called Durka also. Churpi is made with the milk of YAK or COW. People have it in different regions of the HIMALAYA like NEPAL, DARJEELING, SIKKIM, BHUTAN, TIBET, KALIMPONG, etc.

Nepal – Lumpiang Sariwa

Lumpiang sariwa is a roll that is filled with different varieties of vegetables and serves with sauces. The new version of Lampiang is a combination of meat grains, carrots, Kimoto, and baguettes.