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Nepalese
food has evolved from India’s neighboring Himalayan friend Nepal. Nepal is a
multicultural and multi-ethnic country having 126 distinct ethnic groups,
speaking 123 different mother tongues.
Tourism is
one of the largest and fastest-growing industries in Nepal employing more than
a million people and contributing 7.9% of the total GDP.
Nepalese
cuisine has a variety of dishes made from local produce and has been influenced
by different cultures and the ingredients brought by them. Nepalese food
includes cereals, pulses, vegetables, meat and dairy. The main cuisines of
Nepal are the Khas cuisine, Himalayan cuisine (Tibetan, Thakali), Newar
cuisine, Lohorung cuisine, Terai cuisine and other ethnic variations.
There are
many Nepalese who live in India who are either Indian citizens or Nepali
citizens. They are also called as Gurkha or Gorkhali. Indian army has 7 Gorkha
regiments that recruit Gorkhali of both Indian or Nepali nationality. Nepalese
culture is not so different from Indian culture, as they have been influenced by the same
religions over the era.
The state of
Uttarakhand and western Nepal share a long history as they were many times
under the same kingdoms. Uttarakhand shares an open border with Nepal. These borders
are in Dharchula, Baluokote, Jauljabe, Dauda and Jhulaghat in Pithoragarh
district and Banbasa in Champawat district.
In this blog
I would be writing about Nepalese dishes which are eaten by Nepalese in
Uttarakhand. The dishes are simple, healthy and yummy.
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Nepalese Dishes
Bhuteko Bhat
is a popular fried rice dish in which we can add Egg or fried Meat or fried Vegetables.
Dal is a
tasty and healthy soup made usually from Masoor Dal (Red Lentil).
Saag is a tasty
veggie dish made from Spinach.
Khole saag is a tasty veggie dish made from Watercress.
Gorkhali chutney is a delicious side dish made from Potatoes.
Momo is a delicious steamed dumpling filled with meat or vegetable mixture.
Thukpa is a delicious dish made from boiled noodles and vegetable or meat soup.
Bhutua is a mouth watering dish made from goat stomach, liver and intestine.
Sel Roti is a tasty sweet dish made from rice which can be served with Gorkhali Chutney or Bhutua or tea.
(For travel information please visit Uttarakhand Tourism and Buddha Teachings.)
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