If you look deep into the Nepalese family, you will find the dishes all the time. Surrounded by India, Tibet, and China, the taste of Nepali food is greatly influenced by neighboring countries.
Although there are many places to visit in Nepal, the cooking trip is equally interesting. Here are the top dishes besides momos and pulao that you should try in Nepal if you call yourself an eater. Contact us to know about Pune Nepal Tours.
- Sel Roti
A shiny and delicious treat, Sel Roti is a mixture between donuts and bagels. One of the most fascinating Nepali cuisine, Sel Roti, is made during the religious festivals of Tihar and Dashain. The round rice flour is deep-fried which gives it a strong texture from the outside and is soft and doughy on the inside. It is usually eaten at breakfast with dips made with yogurt and vegetables.
- Gundruk
Another popular Nepali food, Gundruk is considered to be Nepal’s national dish. It is a variety of green leafy vegetables dipped in salt water mixed as a condiments or a side dish with a large course meal. Mustard, plant, and cauliflower wither for a day or two and then store in a sturdy clay pot that allows the leaves to release acidic juices. So, it is the Nepali kimchi.
- Yomari
One of the most popular dishes of Nepal’s Newar community, Yomari is a winter fish-shaped winter meal. It is made from rice dough to combat the cold weather in the mountains. Not only will its unusual shape be interesting to you, but the delicious filling fills the inside of the dough making it hard to resist people with a sweet tooth. You can also enjoy a version of the bitter lentil.
- Tongba
One of the things that will complement your cooking trip in Nepal is Tongba. Millet-based alcoholic beverage is a traditional beverage of the Limbu people in eastern Nepal. Also known as the ‘Tibetan Hot Beer’, the basic local beer is filled with cast-like vessels and snatched from bamboo grass. Homemade beers can be brewed into a few rounds of hot alcoholic beverages so that you do not run out of beer.
- Samya Bhaji
This Nepali food is not only delicious but also one of the attractions in Nepal. The Newari meal is passed down from generation to generation and is presented with a delightful occasion. Samay Baji is a plate of various dishes such as roasted rice, grilled buffalo meat, boiled egg, and a spicy potato salad. A traditional Newari community meal you should try the next time you are in Nepal on your Pune Nepal Tour.
Conclusion
While in urban areas such as Kathmandu, Newari food is popular, in the highlands with a small amount of Tibetan Thukpa and meat is the specialty. These dishes are not only part of their daily diet but also very important in Nepali cultural festivals.