The word “snack” in Nepal is kind of a funny thing. Back home in the US, we think of snacks as chips and dip, fruit, or something simple and light. In Nepal, snacks can mean an entire meal or at the very least, cooking something. My mother-in-law doesn’t eat junk food or pre-packaged food, so […]
Easy Yellow Dal Fry Recipe: Nepali Lentil Soup
Dal is a Nepali lentil soup which can be made from any type of lentil. My personal favorite is yellow dal which is often mixed with garlic. As an Italian, I love anything with garlic in it. Dal is extremely easy to make, and it’s highly affordable which makes it a staple in Nepali cuisine. […]
Nepali Aloo Saag Recipe: Potato Spinach Curry
Aloo Saag is a popular dish in the mountainous regions of Nepal. It’s considered a “working man’s meal” because it’s high in protein, but also fairly inexpensive. When served over rice, you are able to have a filling and nutritious dish. Aloo Saag is popular in the hills surrounding the Himalaya , however this aloo […]
Nepali Tomato Achar Recipe
Achar is probably one of the most memorable parts of a Nepali dish simply because we don’t have anything like it back home. Achar is a bit like a Nepali salsa, or at least that’s the closest thing I can compare it to in America. It’s served on the side of dishes as a way […]
Nepalese Dry Brinjal Curry Recipe
Even though I’ve lived in Nepal on and off for the last few years, it has taken being stuck inside for three months for me to finally learn to make traditional Nepalese food. My Mother-in-law (who we call Muwa), was kind enough to teach me how to cook a few of the basics starting with […]