The 10 best dishes of Nepal

As varied as the range of Nepal's attractionsis also the Nepalese cuisine. Today we want to introduce you to the 10 best dishes of Nepal, to introduce you to the delicious cuisine of this country. So far unknown spices, taste explosions and new favorite dishes are waiting for you. From spicy soups to savory and sweet dishes, Nepal has it all. The variety of dishes makes Nepal an absolute land of milk and honey for vegans, vegetarians and meat eaters alike!

Momos

Momo is a kind of dumpling, which can be found similarly in many Asian countries. Momos are similar to gyozas in Japanese cuisine, mandu in Korean cuisine and buuz in Mongolian cuisine. These little treats await you in all corners of Nepal and are suitable as a snack as well as a main course. 

The noodle dough encases either a vegetable filling or meat. Traditionally, momos are served with a dipping sauce, which can be spicy or hot. 

Samosas

You've probably heard of samosas before. These dumplings are definitely one of the best dishes in Nepal. A treat that is also widely eaten in Pakistan, India, and parts of Africa, among other places. The dough consists of flour, salt, oil and water. Samosas are traditionally filled with potatoes, peas, chickpeas and cumin. Coriander, garam masala, cumin and other oriental spices give the filling the final touch. You will also find this dish offered everywhere in Nepal. Help yourself!

Pani Puri

Pani Puri are another delicious snack. Here you can expect a baked pastry shell, which has a hole for the tasty filling. For this, mainly potatoes, onions, chickpeas and other vegetables are used. To complete this dish, water is added with a special mixture of spices. This sauce is added to the pani puri and then they are ready to be enjoyed. 

Dal Bhat 

A trip to Nepal without trying this great dish is virtually impossible. Dal Bhat is the Nepalese everyday dish par excellence. Every day or even several times a day, a large part of the Nepalese population eats this meal. It may sound monotonous at first, but it is not necessarily so.

Dal Bhat can be prepared in many different ways. The main ingredient of this dish usually remains the same, because as the name says in Nepali, it consists of lentils (dal) and rice (bhat). Variation is provided by alternating spice mixtures and a wide variety of side dishes. The dish is usually served with some vegetable curry (tarkari). The following typical side dishes are served with it: flat bread (chapati), yogurt, spinach, dried yak cheese, spicy chutneys and pickled vegetables. Dal Bhat is served with side dishes on a tray, which you can then eat traditionally with your fingers.

Khaja set

5 dishes on one plate and yet Khaja Set is not necessarily considered a dish but a snack? In the middle of the plate, Kahja Set is always chiura, which is flattened rice. The rice is traditionally surrounded by fried potatoes, chickpeas, shredded buffalo meat, pickled vegetables, roasted peanuts and soybeans. You can also find this traditional food in all local restaurants, which are mostly unassuming, but always offer the best food at the lowest prices.

Chatamari

This dish is also known as the "Pizza of Nepal". This name comes from the fact that you are served a kind of crêpe, which consists of rice flour. This thin, round bread is topped with various spicy toppings. According to traditional recipe, you can expect minced meat, chopped onions, eggs, coriander, chilies & many other spices.

Thukpa

Warming soups are especially popular in the cold highlands of Nepal. This includes thukpa, a typical local noodle soup in Kathmandu. There are also different variations, such as mixed thukpa. Here you can expect a little bit of everything. A spicy broth, with thick noodles, vegetables like potatoes, carrots, onion, peas or cabbage, as well as optional buffalo or chicken meat, egg and also chickpeas. The soup itself is enhanced with tomatoes and numerous spices. A real explosion of taste! Especially from cold winter days, this delicious dish is indispensable. 

Fried Rice

As in most Asian countries, fried rice belongs on the table in Nepal. Most tourists love this dish at least as much as the locals. Vegetables are added to fried rice and then seasoned with typical spices, such as turmeric, pepper, soy sauce and salt. In Nepal, onions, carrots, eggs, cabbage and beans are often used to conjure up the special flavor of Nepalese Fried Rice. One of the best dishes you will find anywhere in Nepal.

Sel Roti

What is crispy, sweet and fluffy at the same time? That's right, the sel roti. This delicacy is popular in Nepal as a breakfast or snack. Traditionally, they are served at certain festivals, including Tihar and Dashain. Craving for sweets, these rings are guaranteed to satisfy. Made from rice, you can expect a sort of deep-fried, ring-shaped bread. To neutralize the sweetness, they are often dipped in yogurt. You can buy this great snack at many street food stands.

Yomari

One of the best desserts in Nepal is yomari. Behind it is dough made from rice flour, which is shaped into candy, traditionally filled with molasses and sesame seeds, and then steamed. Other fillings may include chocolate or chaku, a mixture of sugar cane juice, jaggery, ghee and nuts. This is usually accompanied by a sweet sauce. Yomari is a very popular holiday dish, and is often prepared for harvest festivals.

Appetite for more? 

Do you have an appetite for unforgettable adventure in Nepal and get all these delicacies? Except for cilantro, which is not known to be tasty to many people, but is definitely used as an ingredient in Nepal, Nepalese cuisine is very tasty and popular all over the world. The diverse cuisine holds a delicious dish for every taste.

As already reported, Nepal has besides the wonderful cuisine also incredibly beautiful places and unusual attractions to offer.

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