Traditional Alu ko Achaar ( Nepali Potato Salad)
Nepali Alu or Aloo ko Achaar (Old fashioned)(most popular side dish)Potato achaar is a popular, addictively delicious, flexible, and refreshing potato dish typically served as a side dish to accompany...
View ArticleJimbu – Nepalese Allium (Herb)
Jimbu जिम्बु – Nepalese Allium or Himalayan Aromatic Herb Jimbu, pronounced (jim-bu), is a dried, aromatic, perennial herb that is virtually unknown outside the Himalayan region. It's common name is...
View ArticleRaayo ko Saag (Mustard Greens)
Mustard Greens (Sit le Khaeko Raayo ko Saag)Nepal's very own winter specialtyNepal has a complex topography with hills and flat lands, and the Kathmandu valley is renowned for the seasonal vegetables...
View ArticleTop 18 Foods to Try in Nepal
Top 18 Traditional Nepalese Dishes Must-Try in Nepal These traditional dishes have been cooked and enjoyed in Nepal for generations. A visit to Nepal means feasting on the most delicious organically...
View Article2016 - Happy Deepawali-Tihar-Bhai Tika
2016 - Happy Deepawali-Tihar-Bhai-TikaWishing all my blog readers Happy Deepawali! - (शुभ दिपावलीको शुखद उपलक्षमा हार्दिक मंगलमय शुभकामना)Happy Tihaar and Bhai-Tika! - (2073 साल को तिहार, भाई-टिका को...
View ArticleHappy Bijaya Dashami 2016 - विजया दशमीकेा शुभकामना
I would like to wish the "Taste of Nepal Blog" readers a very Happy Bijaya Dashami 2016 (Ashoj 2073 – Bikram Sambat - Nepali calendar). May the warmth and joy of Dashain fill your heart and home with...
View ArticleBauhinia and Potato Salad (Koirala ko Phool re Aloo ko Achaar)
Bauhinia and Potato salad (Koiralo ko Phool re Aloo ko Achaar - (कोइरालोको फुल र आलुकोअचार)Welcome to a new addition to the "Taste of Nepal" blog! This blog post is intended to be a quick guide to...
View ArticleNepali Paan Battaa - नेपाली पानबट्टा (After-meal Refresher)
Nepali Paan Battaa - नेपाली पानबट्टा (After-meal Refresher)Excite your taste buds by slowly chewing small amounts of traditional Nepali whole spices after your meal. You'll really appreciate the...
View ArticleSutkeri ko Ausedhi or Masalaa - सुत्केरी को औसधि - सुत्केरी को मसला
Delicious ground nuts, seeds, dried fruits and edible- gum-based medicinal sweet confectionery prepared especially for lactating mothersEnjoy the sample of sutkeri ko ausadhi and have a complete Nepali...
View ArticleGreetings to all!
Namaskar and Greetings to all! नमस्कार - सु:ख, शान्ती र सम्ब्रिद्धिको लागि हार्दिक शुभकामना! Now that Christmas and New Year is almost here, it's a wonderful time of the year when everyone is in a...
View ArticleGulaab Jaamun - Dumplings in Saffron-Cardamom Syrup (गुलाब जामुन)
Happy Holidays!Happy Deepaawali! - (शुभ दिपावलीको शुखद उपलक्षमा हार्दिक मंगलमय शुभकामना)Happy Tihaar and Bhai-tikaa! - (तिहार, भाई-टिका को शुभकामना)Happy Bhintunaa Greetings! - (भिन्तुना शुभकामना)Happy...
View ArticleBuckwheat Bread - Phaapar ko Roti (फापरको रोटी)
Buckwheat Bread - Phaapar ko Roti (फापरको रोटी)The secret of amazing buckwheat bread - a simply delicious traditional bread, much loved by many Nepalese in different parts of Nepal! I want to wish my...
View Article2014 - Nepali New Year (2071 BS)
A Happy Nepali New Year! Shubh Nav Varsha!(Baisakh 1, 2071 - bikram-sambat) May Peace, Love and Prosperity follow you always and forever! नव वष॔ २०७१ को मंगलमय शुभकामना!Come, celebrate the Nepali New...
View ArticleHomemade Yogurt - एक राते दही
Homemade Yogurt -Yogurt Made Overnight - Ek Raate Dahi - (एक राते दही) Do you feel like making homemade yogurt today?Yogurt, called Dahi, दही, in Nepal, is considered one of the most country's...
View ArticleRahar ko Daal – split yellow pigeon peas (without skins)
Simmer a pot of the Rahar ko Daal (रहर को दाल) for your weeknight Daal-Bhaat-Tarkaari meals - all time favorite of many Nepalese!From my pantry - dried beans, lentils and peas - they come in wide...
View ArticleMaha Shivaratri 2014
Festivals of Nepal - Maha Shivaratri - (Feb 27, 2014)Wishing you all my blog readers - A Happy Maha Shivaratri 2014. Here's sending you warm wishes, good luck and prosperity on this special occasion of...
View ArticleLoquat Fruit of Nepal - लौकाट
There is nothing like eating fully ripe, sweet and fragrant Loquat - लौकाट fruit of Nepal Anyone who has been reading my blog for a while will know that I have been trying to introduce Nepal's unique...
View ArticlePomelo Salad (Bhogate Saadeko) – भोगटे or भगटे सांधेको
It is Bhogate season in Nepal! Enjoy the classic citrus salad dish, especially made during the winter season - sweet, sour, tangy dish, adorned by dry-roasted sesame seeds, salt, sugar, yogurt, chili...
View ArticleMaaghe Sankranti Festival - माघे संक्रान्ती
The Festival of Nepal - Maaghe Sankranti (माघे संक्रान्ती)...root vegetables are filled with Nepali markets during Maaghe Sankranti time Maaghe Sankranti Festival is just around the corner, so I...
View ArticleTomato Pickle with Sukuti Fish - (गोलभेडा को अचारमा माछा को सुकुटी हालेको)
Enjoy freshly-made Tomato Achaar with Maachaa ko Sukuti (dried fish) (गोलभेडा को अचारमा माछा को सुकुटी हालेको)Golbheda ko achaar (tomato pickle) has been one of the most popular and well loved pickles...
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