The country has all too often ricocheted amongst the group of neighboring countries, however, that doesn’t put it down. Every year a huge number of visitors from around the world come to Nepal for the sake of Mount Everest and also end up loving the lifestyle in Nepal. Just like that, the cuisines of Nepal never misses a chance to set the visitors in awe with its scrumptious taste. What can be as good as spending time watching out the views with a bowl of some lip-smacking dishes in the hand? Get to know the best dishes to eat while you are on your trip to Nepal and some unknown facts of the Nepali cuisine.
People might not know that the Nepali cuisine is actually gluten-free with a high content of lentils, chickpeas, and rice in it. Indians traveling to Nepal don’t have to think twice before gulping the food as most of the food is vegetarian-friendly and doesn’t include beef. However, a non- vegetarian menu can include buffalo meat. Still, the bulk of Nepalese cookery remains to be vegetarian-friendly. An amalgamation of both exotic flavors and different spices, the dishes in Nepal are sure to set your tongue on fire.
Momos
Served as a main entree, Momos are a chief staple of Nepal. Made from white flour and served with either a spicy red chutney or with a bowl of soup, these dumplings come with both vegetable and chicken filled inside. The dumplings are worth trying and, the spicy red chutney just adds flavors to your ultimate cuisine.
Dal Bhat
Probably one of the famous foods of Nepal, even the trekkers get to eat this two times a day while they stay at the local houses. The dish includes a bowl of lentil soup, a spoon full of vegetables, served with rice. The best part is the authentic style of eating the dish. First, you got to pour the soup over the rice, add some sauce or curry, mix it and then finally eat it.
Sel Roti
Resembling like a doughnut, Sel Roti is another must-try snack from the food books of Nepal. Although the Sel Roti can be found at every corner in the country, these deep-fried snacks are more enjoyed at the time of Dashain and Tihar. Nepalese usually have it for breakfast along with yogurt but, these can be eaten with veggies as well.
Gundruk
Regarded as the national dish of Nepal, Gundruk is an assortment of green-leaved vegetables. It also called as Nepali khimchi. The cauliflower, radish, and mustard are withered upto two days and stored in an earthen pot so, the leaves release acidic juices.
Tongba
Traveling to Nepal and missing out on Tongba isn’t fair. One of the must-haves, this millet-based alcoholic beverage got popular from eastern Nepal. Denoted as ‘Tibetan Hot Beer’, this beverage looks yummy when served in wooden vessels and sipped with bamboo straws.
Yomari
Mostly prepared in the winters, the yomari dish is said to fight the spine-chilling weather of Nepal. One of the best dishes of the Newari culture, this fish-shaped delicacy is definitely a must-try. Not just it tastes like heaven with smooth texture filled inside but, its shape is sure to fascinate you. Yomari looks so appealing that people with a sweet tooth would never resist from tasting it once.
Thukpa
A bowl full of noodles with spicy vegetable soup is all Thukpa is about. This Nepali cuisine is loved worldwide and, is said to be influenced from both China and Tibet. There are a number of cafes serving Thukpas to soothe your taste buds at very pocket-friendly price. Savour this feeling of being at Nepal by tasting this exceptional dish and let the good memories surround you.
Juju Dhau
When translated in English, it becomes King Curd. The Juju Dhau will be seen at every street stalls in Bhaktapur. While most of us would prefer to skip this idea of trying yogurt, unlike another yogurt this curd tastes wonderful in every means. The rich creamy texture just melts around your tongue and leaves a flavorful punch of sweetness. The Juju Dhau is prepared with fresh buffalo milk, giving the curd a thick texture. For Newaris, Juju Dhau marks a sense of purity and is often seen at the propitious festivals and ceremonies.