Nepali Cuisine

Ingredients 2 cups mixed beans (kidney beans, black-eyed beans, chickpeas, soybeans, mung beans, green beans, black beans, white beans, red beans) 1 lb. lamb (or chicken, or turkey), cut into small pieces 1/2 teaspoon jwanu (lovage seeds) 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon…

Keema Chatamari with Egg: A Delicious Newari Pizza What is Chatamari? Chatamari is a traditional Newari dish often referred to as “Newari Pizza.” This versatile dish comes in various forms, including Egg Chatamari, Keema Chatamari, and Plain Chatamari. Here, we’ll explore the mouthwatering Keema Chatamari with Egg. Ingredients For the Batter: 2 cups rice flour…

Introduction to Choila Choila is a traditional Nepalese dish enjoyed for its bold flavors and versatility. This popular street food is particularly beloved in Kathmandu and Palpa. While it is traditionally made with various meats such as chicken, duck, mutton, or lamb, vegans can also savor choila prepared with jackfruit, mushrooms, tofu, or cottage cheese….

Ingredients For the Wild Boar: 3 lbs. wild boar with fatty skin (pork can be substituted) For the Rub: 2 tablespoons curry powder 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon timur (Szechuan pepper) 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg Salt and pepper to taste For the Choila Marinade: 4 tablespoons mustard oil 1 tablespoon cumin…

Sweet Momo Achar: Sweet Tamarind Chutney for Momos Ingredients: Main Ingredients: 3 cups black plums, cut into small chunks 3 tablespoons tamarind paste 1 cup brown sugar 5 fresh red chilies, minced 1 tablespoon garlic, minced 1 tablespoon ginger, minced 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon timur (Szechwan pepper) 1/4 teaspoon asafetida 1 tablespoon cooking…

Ingredients: Main Ingredients: 2 lbs. boneless lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 cup onion, chopped 1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped 1 teaspoon cumin powder 1 tablespoon chili paste 1 tablespoon garlic, minced 1 tablespoon ginger, minced 1/2 teaspoon timur (Szechwan pepper) 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped 5 dried red chilies…

Ingredients: Mixed Beans: 2 cups mixed beans (such as kidney beans, black-eyed beans, chickpeas, soya beans, mung beans, green beans, black beans, white beans) Spices and Aromatics: 1/2 teaspoon jwanu (lovage seeds) 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 tablespoon garlic, minced 1 tablespoon ginger, minced 3 fresh red…

Tomato Shrimp Achar: A Tangy and Spicy Pickle Ingredients for Pickling: 2 cups roasted tomatoes (peeled and chopped) 1/2 cup roasted red peppers (chopped) 5 fresh red chilies (minced) 1 tablespoon garlic (minced) 1 tablespoon ginger (minced) 1 tablespoon shrimp paste 2 tablespoons tamarind paste 1 tablespoon mint leaves (chopped) 1 tablespoon roasted mustard seeds…

Ingredients: Vegetables for Gundruk: 1/2 lb mustard greens, cut into 2-inch pieces 1/2 lb daikon radish, sliced thinly and cut into 2-inch pieces 1/2 lb napa cabbage, cut into 2-inch pieces 1/2 lb spinach, torn into 2-inch pieces Marinade: 3 cups freshly fermented gundruk 1 cup finely chopped red onions 1 cup finely chopped tomatoes…