Traditional dishes of Nepal
- nepaldiscovering
- Apr 20, 2019
- 3 min read
Momos
Is it possible to go to Nepal and not eat their famous momos? No, it is not possible. Everyone in Nepal loves Momos. It can be found at every corner in the streets of Nepal. Momos are similar to dumplings. These are rice wrappers stuffed with finely chopped vegetables for the vegetarians and minced buffalo or chicken for the non-vegetarians Momos are served with a spicy pickle called ‘Chutney”, which is exceptional. You will be confused choosing from the wide variety. They have one full menu for Momos. You can have it steamed or fried. My personal favorite dish is dish where momos are served in a bowl filled with spicy soup called “Jhol”. Momos are always made fresh; so do not be agitated if you have to wait. Trust me it is worth waiting for.
Sel Roti
Sel roti is a brown-crispy hooped rice dish that is cross between a donut and a bagel. It is crisp on the outside; the dough is fluffy and soft on the inside. The taste is neither too sweet nor too salty. It is generally eaten for breakfast with yogurt. It is so popular in Nepal that you will find it in most of the shops there. Sel roti is also made and enjoyed during festival in Nepal. It is also an offering to Gods during religious occasions. I am sure Sel Roti will take over your breakfast once you try.
Juju Dhau
Juju Dahu also known as King curd in Nepal, is a creamy sweet yogurt served in clay pots in the city of Bhaktapur in Nepal. It is made with buffalo milk, which gives it a rich taste and thick consistency. It is a must try when visiting Bhaktapur as it is a speciality of that town. The process to make it is long and requires proper skills. First the milk is boiled, sweetened and placed into natural red clay pot called maato ko kataaro. Then the pot is placed in a warm area on a bed of paddy husks and covered with thick cotton blankets to maintain the temperature while it sets. The clay pots are porous so the excess liquid evaporates leaving behind a thick, creamy yogurt. It has a different taste from the usual yogurt. A visit to Nepal is not complete without trying the famous ‘juju dahu’ pot.
Dal bhat
‘Dal bhat’, which is the staple food of Nepal means rice and lentils. However, it is so much more than just rice and lentils. It is full-fledged meal in which the rice and lentil curry is accompanied by a variety of seasonable vegetables and meat curries. It also has a variety of salads, pickles papad and the famous ‘juju dahu’. The Nepalese are obsessed with it. If you are planning to go to Nepal and trekking in particular, expect to be served dal bhat at least twice a day. You will find it satisfying and delicious but not necessarily inventive.
Raksi
Raksi is a traditional distilled alcoholic beverage in Nepal. It is often made at home. The original brew is made from millet, rice, barley or wheat. Raksi matches the proof found in whiskey, as the alcohol content in it is more than 45 percent. The home brewed Raksi can be clear or slightly clouded and is served hot or at room temperature. It is strong on the nose and sends a burning sensation down the throat, which later changes to a smooth sensation. Raksi was ranked 42nd in the CNN’s list of Worlds 50 most delicious drinks. If you drink don’t miss a chance and try it and you don’t drink you can enjoy the way it is poured. The pouring of Raksi is an art in itself. It is poured by an expert using a brass vessel from quiet a height.
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