Nepali Food: Must-Try Traditional Dishes of Nepal

Gorkhali Lamb is Nepal’s comfort food during winter that gives a pleasing and filling feeling. It is a flavorful curry dish that takes time to prepare it because it entails slow-cooking the lamb with onions and potatoes.

After the slow-cooking process, the lamb is then removed from the curry then covered and grilled with a layer of spicy chilli mix. After which, it is put back into the curry to cook a bit longer to let its flavours incorporate with each other really well. It is best served with rice and roti.

Newari Khaja, also known as ‘Newari Bhoye’ and ‘Samai Baji’ is an ethnic food of the Newar community. Earlier, Newari khaja was just limited to Newari people, which they would consume during special occasions but the time has changed. The fanbase of this dish is massive all around Nepal now.Newari Khaja is a combined dish that comprises several items such as baji (beaten rice), achar, chhoyela, egg, soybeans, bara, Aalu Tama, and chhyang (rice beer). You can find delicious Newari Khaja at various Newari food restaurants in Kathmandu.

One of the most popular places to experience a Newari culture is at Newa Lahana, Kirtipur. You can witness the charm of proper Newari ambiance at Newa Lahana. The service here is ethnic. The ladies working here are dressed in Haku patasi and Newari Khaja is served in Lapte (Leaf plate). You can sit on sukul there which is the traditional way to enjoy the food.

Thakali Khana is basically a set of Rice/dhido served with flavored lentils, stir-fried greens, gundruk ko achaar, multiple pickles, and vegetarian and non-vegetarian curries on a single platter.
Adding some melted ghee over rice/dhido can elevate the taste. Though Thakali khana looks similar to Dal-Bhat, it differs in cooking methodology and ingredients.

Since the dish is getting popular in Kathmandu day by day, you can find the delicious Thakali Khana in any restaurant in Nepal.