Dal bhat is a staple dish in Nepalese cuisine, consisting of steamed rice (bhat) served with lentil soup (dal) and a variety of accompanying dishes such as vegetable curry, pickles, and sometimes meat or fish. 1)
Momos are Nepalese dumplings filled with meat (such as chicken, lamb, or buffalo), vegetables, or cheese, seasoned with spices and herbs, then steamed or fried. They're often served with a spicy dipping sauce and are a popular street food snack. 2)
Sel roti is a traditional Nepalese rice flour bread, similar to a doughnut but with a crispy outer layer and a soft, chewy interior. It's typically sweetened with sugar and flavored with cardamom or other spices, often enjoyed during festivals and celebrations. 3)
Gundruk is a fermented leafy green vegetable dish, commonly made from mustard greens or spinach, which are dried, fermented, and then cooked with spices. It has a tangy and slightly sour flavor and is often served as a side dish or added to soups and stews. 4)
Thukpa is a hearty noodle soup popular in Nepalese cuisine, made with wheat or rice noodles, vegetables, and either meat (such as chicken or yak) or tofu, flavored with garlic, ginger, and spices like cumin and coriander. 5)
Dhido is a traditional Nepalese dish made from buckwheat or millet flour, boiled with water to form a thick, dough-like consistency. It's often served with a side of lentil soup or vegetable curry and is a staple food in rural areas of Nepal. 6)
Chatamari is a type of Nepalese rice crepe, similar to a thin pancake, topped with various toppings such as minced meat, eggs, vegetables, and herbs. It's often served as a snack or appetizer and is sometimes referred to as “Nepalese pizza.” 7)
Kwati is a traditional Nepalese soup made with a mixture of nine different types of sprouted beans, simmered together with spices like garlic, ginger, turmeric, and fenugreek seeds. It's often enjoyed during the festival of Gunla and is believed to have medicinal properties. 8)
Sukuti is a dried meat delicacy commonly made from buffalo, goat, or yak meat, marinated in spices like cumin, coriander, chili powder, and turmeric, then sun-dried or smoked. It's often eaten as a snack or added to curries and stir-fries for flavor. 9)
Kachila is a traditional dish of the Gurung ethnic group in Nepal, made from raw minced meat (usually buffalo or lamb), mixed with spices, herbs, and sometimes blood, then served with beaten rice (chiura) or millet bread (dhendo). 10)
Aloo Tama is a Nepalese curry made with potatoes (aloo) and bamboo shoots (tama), cooked together with spices like turmeric, cumin, and coriander, resulting in a flavorful and tangy dish often served with rice or roti. 11)
Yomari is a traditional Nepalese sweet dumpling made from rice flour dough, filled with a mixture of molasses, sesame seeds, and spices like cardamom and cloves, then steamed or boiled. It's often eaten during the festival of Yomari Punhi. 12)
Choila is a spicy grilled meat dish originating from the Newari community in Nepal, typically made with marinated buffalo or chicken meat, grilled or roasted until tender, then tossed with spices, garlic, ginger, and mustard oil. 13)
Bara is a type of deep-fried lentil pancake made from ground black lentils, onions, garlic, ginger, and spices, then shaped into patties and fried until crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It's often served with achar (pickle) or yogurt. 14)
Sel roti is a traditional Nepalese rice flour bread, similar to a doughnut but with a crispy outer layer and a soft, chewy interior. It's typically sweetened with sugar and flavored with cardamom or other spices, often enjoyed during festivals and celebrations. 15)