Rainy Day In Kathmandu

Its raining since morning and I have been writing the food items name to remember the best moments of these seasons.The best-try cuisines and sweets of Kathmandu are Dal Bhat, different Momos specials, Newari cuisine, Jelabi, Chatamari, Sel roti, Aloo chop, Sekuwa, and many more varieties. Whenever you visit Kathmandu never miss these delicacies in your food plan.I bet you didn’t wonder just to the moment. To your surprise, the answer is uncountable!! With 500 types of different plants, more than 100 types of meats, thousands of herbs, and millions of spices, the number of foods you can prepare from it is countless.

 

Over the year, food has been an identity of a specific location that works as a bridge to connect travelers with the local culture, historical background, and the availability of natural ingredients of the place. No matter where you travel in the World, there is something else in the tastes of the street foods that is unbeaten by the elegantly presented restaurant meal. However, there are times of disappointment when you order a dish without even knowing their names and ingredients and regretted later.

 Dal Bhat Power 24 hours as they say in Nepal, Dal Bhat and Tarkari is the staple food that Nepalese savor twice a day. Other than the regular Nepali Dal Bhat, the Thakali Khana originated from Mustang consists of rice, lentils, and vegetables with meat (chicken or mutton) for non-vegetarians together with spicy fried potatoes, spinach, offered with Timur and hot chili pepper as condiments.

 

Popular for the rich flavors, the Thakali Khana set utilizes local resources such as ghee, garlic, Jimbu, Timur, and dried red chili to enhance the taste and color of the regular meal. The long grain Basmati rice served with the creamy lentil soup fragranced by the wild Himalayan herb, and freshly prepared tomato pickle is believed to make you hungry just with the aroma.  

 

You can also opt for the Dhido, a Himalayan staple food prepared from the bucket wheat served with the same side dishes together with Gundruk ko Aachar. With all the main dish and side dishes served on your table, don't forget to spread melted ghee on the top of Dhido or rice before you relish in the unique taste of the Nepali dish.

The Nepali doughnut, Sel roti is a sweetened rice flour that is deep-fried until reddish brown in color. The ring-shaped sweet bread has a crispy texture and is eaten as breakfast or the afternoon snack in many households. Prepared by grinding the soaked rice to create a thick batter, it is mixed with sugar, and ghee and later poured into the bubbling oil till deep fried, to make it crunchy and crispy. The crunchy taste of the Roti makes this a delightful snack and is available in the sweet shops around Kathmandu. Hindus also prepare the Sel Roti in major events like Marriage, and festivals like Dashain and Tihar as a Prasad for the God and Goddesses.

If you love having a dish with lots of spices, then Laphing is a must have. It is a cold noodle dish made from flour starch or potato. Many restaurants serve it with chili sauce. Ingredients like onion, coriander, garlic, and vinegar enhance the flavour, and make it spicier. Since it is quick and easy to serve, you won’t have to wait long for it to arrive. It is a popular street food available in Kathmandu.

Chatamari is perfect for the time when you prefer having something light. It is paper thin Newari pancake which uses rice flour as its main ingredient. Many eateries in Kathmandu sell this food item. Other versions with different toppings are also available. The toppings consist of minced meat and eggs. Nepalese people often refer to it as Nepali Taco or Newari Pizza.

I have been travelling in Kathmandu corner for many years and love the items by heart hope you too.