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Culture and Cuisine: How does food carry our culture?
By Aabha Karanjit - Food has always been and will continue to be one of the most distinctive aspects of our culture. Growing up in a Newari household, I saw that food was more than sustenance; it was sacred. I saw how no pujas and rituals were completed without the presence of food and alcohol. Every important milestone and personal accomplishment is celebrated with a sagun of eggs and dried fish, and alcohol or yoghurt. I firmly believe that food is sacred and cooking is a


Khichadi: Nepal’s Ancient One-Pot Wisdom Waiting to Be Remembered
There are foods that fill the stomach, and there are foods that carry memory, philosophy, and time within them. Khichadi belongs firmly to the second kind. Known in Sanskrit as “khichcha” - literally meaning rice and legumes cooked together - "khichadi" is one of South Asia’s most ancient and enduring food ideas. Over centuries, it has travelled across regions, languages, religions, and households, becoming khichdi, khichri, khichuri, khichadi, and more. From India, Nepal,


7 Hidden Gems of Newari Cuisine You Must Taste in Kathmandu
Newari food is more than just a taste; it is an integral part of culture and tradition, deeply rooted in ceremonies, festivals, social functions, and daily life from birth to death. These dishes not only satisfy hunger but also reflect the Newari way of life, social unity, and cultural identity. They showcase the creativity, hard work, and love for flavor inherent in the Newar community. If you want to experience rich tradition and taste, you must try these 7 traditional Newa


मानिसको शरीरमा प्रतिदिन कति प्रोटिन चाहिन्छ र कमी हुँदा के हुन्छ ?
हामी शरीरलाई प्रोटिन चाहिन्छ भनेर जानेर वा नजानी धेरै कुराहरू खाइरहेका हुन्छौँ । तर हामीले खाएको खानाले शरीरका लागि पर्याप्त र सन्तुलित प्रोटिन प्रदान गरिरहेको छ कि छैन भनेर भनेर ध्यान नदिँदा स्वास्थ्य राम्रो बन्नुको सट्टा झनै खराब बनिरहेको हुन्छ । जसले गर्दा शरीर कमजोर हुने, प्रतिरक्षा प्रणाली कमजोर हुने र दीर्घकालीन रोगहरू निम्तिने जोखिम बढिरहेको हुन्छ । प्रोटिन के हो ? प्रोटिन शरीरको लागि अतिआवश्यक पोषक तत्त्व हो, जुन एमिनो एसिडहरू मिलेर बनेको हुन्छ । मानव शरीरमा २० प्रक


From Tingmo to Rildok, Tsampa to Thenduk: The Chic Side of Sherpa Food
In the upper valleys of Nepal where the air thins and mountains dominate every horizon, food is more than sustenance—it is adaptation,...


Newar Gastronomy: A Living Intangible Cultural Heritage of Nepal
" In the heart of the Kathmandu Valley, food is more than nourishment — it is ritual, memory, and community. From the grandeur of Newar...


Nepali Cuisine: The Ancient Wisdom Behind a Healthy Diet
Image : The Golden Thali, Thamel Nepali cuisine is not merely a collection of dishes but a centuries-old framework of nutrition woven...


Ashadh 15 - Ropai Diwas: Nepal’s Celebration of Rice, Roots, and Resilience
Every year on the 15th day of Ashadh - the heart of the monsoon - Nepal’s hills and plains awaken to a festival as old as Nepali...


Gundruk to Kinema: Fermented Foods That Define Nepali Identity
In the hills and valleys of Nepal, fermentation is more than just a preservation method — it’s a vital expression of culture, history,...


Nepal’s Honey Traditions in Transition: Adapting to a Changing Climate
Wild Honey in Nepal For centuries, the cliffs of Nepal’s mid-hills and Himalayan foothills have echoed with the chants of honey...
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