7 Iconic Dishes Of Nepal You Must Try

Zee Media Bureau
Oct 31, 2023

Sel Roti

A traditional, ring-shaped rice bread, often enjoyed as a breakfast or snack, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

Dal Bhat

The staple of Nepali cuisine, it's a combination of steamed rice (bhat) and a lentil soup (dal), often accompanied by vegetables, pickles, and meat.

Momos

Nepalese dumplings filled with a variety of ingredients such as vegetables, chicken, or buffalo, served with a spicy sauce.

Yomari

A sweet, steamed, rice-flour cake filled with jaggery and sesame seeds, traditionally made during the Yomari Punhi festival, a fish-shaped winter delicacy.

Thukpa

A hearty noodle soup that combines flavours of Tibetan and Nepalese cuisine, often featuring vegetables and meat.

Gorkhali Lamb

A flavorful dish made with succulent pieces of lamb, richly spiced and slow-cooked, typically served with rice or flatbreads.

Gundruk

Fermented leafy green vegetables, primarily dried spinach or mustard greens, used in various traditional dishes and stews in Nepal.

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