Taste of Nepal Cookbook


Khaaja ra Chamena		Snacks and Appetizers

Nimki		Ajowan Crackers
Tarkaari-Maasu ko Samosa		Samosas
Alu ko Chop		Potato Patties
Tarkaari ko Chop		Mixed Vegetable Patties
Pakaudas		Batter-Fried Vegetables
Mismaas Tarkaari ko Pakauda		Vegetable Fritters
Makai Poleko		Nepali-Style Corn on the Cob
Farsi ko Phool Taareko		Fried Squash Blossoms
Maas ko Baara		Urad Bean Fritters
Moong ko Daal Taareko		Fried Yellow Mung Beans
Taareko Piro Kaaju-Badaam		Spiced Nuts
Furindaana		Savory Snack Mix
Taareko Cheura		Fried Pressed Rice Flakes
Dahi-Cheura		Yogurt with Pressed Rice Flakes
Matar-Cheura		Pressed Rice Flakes with Green Peas
Hariyo Bhatmaas Saandheko		Soybean Salad
Bhogate Saandheko		Pomelo Salad
Saandheko Bhatmaas-Badaam-Kukhura		Spiced Peanuts, Soybeans, and Shredded Chicken
Maacha ko Chop		Fish Sticks


Bhaat-Bhuja		Rice Dishes

Bhaat-Bhuja		Plain Steamed Rice
Umaaleko Bhaat-Bhuja		Plain Boiled Rice
Gheu Haaleko Bhuja		Basmati Rice with Butter
Jhanne ko Saada Bhat		Tempered Steam Rice
Kesari Bhuja		Saffron Rice
Jeera Bhaat		Cumin-Flavored Rice
Jwaano Bhuteko Bhaat		Ajowan Rice
Kerau ko Pulau		Rice with Green Peas
Masala Bhaat		Fragrant Rice with Raisins and Nuts
Baasi-Bhaat Bhutuwa		Fried Rice
Maas ko Khichari		Rice with Dried Beans
Tarkaari ko Jaulo		Spicy Vegetable Jaulo
Tarkaari ko Pulau		Mixed Vegetable Pulau
Kukhura ko Pulau		Chicken Pulau


Daal		Dried Beans, Lentils, and Peas

Pahelo Moong ko Daal		Yellow Mung Beans
Musuro ko Daal		Pink Lentil Daal
Chhata ko Daal		Split White Urad Beans
Jhaaneko Kaalo Maas ko Daal		Black Urad Daal
Rahar ko Daal		Split Pigeon Pea Daal
Daal Makhani		Buttered Daal
Maharani Daal		Maharani Daal
Mismaas Daal		Mixed Daal
Daal ra Paalungo ko Saag		Spinach Daal
Chana ko Daal ra Lauka		Yellow Split Chickpeas with Squash
Chana ko Tarkaari		Easy Chickpea Curry
Kaalo Chana ko Tarkaari		Brown Chickpeas with Onions
Raajma ko Tarkaari		Kidney Bean Curry
Bodi ko Tarkaari		Black-Eyed Pea Curry
Thulo Kerau ko Tarkaari		Curried Dried Peas
Maseura ko Ras		Urad Bean Nugget Soup
Dahi Kadi		Yogurt Kadi
Maseura		Urad Bean Nuggets
Gundruk ra Maseura ko Ras		Gundruk and Urad Bean Nugget Soup
Moong ko Titaura		Mung Bean Nuggets
Moong Titaura ko Ras		Mung Bean Nugget Stew
Taareko Kwanti		Stir-Fried Mixed Sprouted Beans
Kwanti or Biraula		Sprouted Beans
Kwanti ko Ras		Kwanti Soup
Gundruk ko Jhol		Soybean and Gundruk Soup


Roti		Bread

Swaari		Fried Bread
Phulka-Roti		Whole Wheat Flatbread
Patre-Roti		Flaky Roti Bread
Poori		Poori Bread
Alu-Roti		Potato-Stuffed Bread
Phaapar ko Roti		Buckwheat Bread
Moong ko Roti		Mung Roti
Makai ko Roti		Corn Bread
Kodo ko Pitho ko Roti		Millet Flour Bread
Chataamari		Rice Flour Bread with Vegetable Topping
Arsa Roti		Molasses Rice Flour Bread
Anarsa-Roti		Poppy Seed Rice Bread
Ainthe Mari		Ainthe Mari Bread
Sel-Roti		Rice Bread
Laakha-Mari		Ceremonial Newari Sweet Bread
Yoh-Mari		Sesame and Coconut-Filled Rice Bread
Makai ko Pitho ko Dhindo		Cornmeal Porridge
Kodo ko Pitho ko Dhindo		Millet Flour Porridge


Tarkaari		Vegetables

Kurelo ra Alu Taareko		Sauteed Asparagus
Saandheko Kurelo		Asparagus Salad
Barela ko Tarkaari		Sauteed Balsam Apple
Taama-Alu-Bodi ko Tarkaari		Bamboo Shoots, Potatoes, and Black-Eyed Peas
Krea ko Bungo Tarkaari		Banana Blossom Curry
Lauka ko Tarkaari		Spiced Bottle Gourd
Bakulla Simi Tarkaari		Spiced Fava Beans
Tane Bodi ko Tarkaari		Spicy Long Beans
Simi ra Alu ko Tarkaari		Green Beans and Potatoes
Tito Karela Taareko		Bitter Melon Chips
Banda Govi Taareko		Stir-fried Cabbage
Ramechhap ko Banda-Govi Tarkaari		Ramechhap-Style Cabbage
Phool-Govi, Alu, Kerau Tarkaari		Cauliflower with Potatoe and Peas
Piro Makai ko Tarkaari		Spicy Fresh Corn
Ishkush ko Tarkaari		Spiced Chayote Squash
Hariyo Chana ko Tarkaari		Fresh Green Chickpeas
Nepali Bhanta Tarkaari		Sauteed Asian Eggplant
Bhanta Saandheko		Roasted Eggplant with Sesame Seeds
Neuro ko Tarkaari		Sauteed Fiddlehead Ferns
Saandheko Neuro		Fiddlehead Fern Salad
Rukh-Katahar ko Tarkaari		Green Jackfruit Curry
Gyanth-Govi ko Tarkaari		Spiced Kohlrabi
Chyau ko Tarkaari		Mushroom Curry
Sit le Khaeko Raayo ko Saag		Spiced Mustard Greens
Sishnu ko Tarkaari		Spiced Nettles
Taareko Raam-Toriya		Sauteed Okra
Raam Toriya ko Ras Tarkaari		Okra, Tomato, and Onion Medley
Kerau ko Tarkaari		Buttered Peas with Garlic and Spices
Kerau ko Munta Tarkaari		Pea Vine Shoots
Chhana-Kerau Tarkaari		Peas and Chhana or Cheese
Parvar-Alu ko Tarkaari		Sauteed Parvar and Potato
Bhareko Parvar		Sutffed Parvar
Taareko Alu		Spicy Sauteed Potatoes
Useneko Alu		Steamed New Potatoes
Alu-Pyaj-Golbheda Tarkaari		Potato, Onion, and Tomato Medley
Pharsi ko Munta		Pumpkin Shoots
Dum-Alu		Fried Potatoes with Yogurt and Spices
Paakeko Pharsi ko Tarkaari		Yellow Pumpkin Curry
Alu Moola ko Tarkaari		White Radish with Potatoes and Tomatoes
Paalungo ko Saag Tarkaari		Spinach in Mustard Oil
Nauni Paalungo Tarkaari		Spinach with Garlic Butter
Chamsoor-Paalungo Tarkaari		Spinach with Garden Cress
Gheeraula ko Tarkaari		Smooth Luffa Gourd with Potatoes
Karkalo ra Gaaba ko Tarkaari		Steamed Taro Leaves
Pate Gheeraula ra Mula ko Tarkaari		Angled Luffa Gourd with Radish
Hariyo Pharsi ko Tarkaari		Spicy Zucchini with Mustard Seeds
Mismaas Jogi Tarkaari		Mixed Vegetable Curry


Maasu		Meat

Dahi Haaleko Boka-Khasi ko Maasu		Yogurt-Marinated Goat Curry
Khasi-Boka ko Maasu		Goat Curry
Maasu ko Tarkaari		Ajowan-Fenugreek Goat
Suruwa Maasu		Stewed Goat with Spices
Dashan ko Boka Maasu		Dashain Goat Curry
Kesari Maasu		Curried Goad with Saffron
Khasi-Moola-Chhaype		Goat with Radish and Green Onions
Maasu ko Bari		Lamb Meatballs
Badaami Maasu		Lamb with Cashews, Almonds, and Yogurt Sauce
Masaledar Maasu		Lamb with Aromatic Gravy
Sekua Maasu		Grilled Lamb Kebabs
Chowela Maasu		Lamb Chowela
Piro Bangoor ko Maasu		Spicy Pork
Raango ko Maasu		Water Buffalo with Ginger and Garlic
Bafaayeko Bangoor		Spiced Boiled Pork
Bangoor ko Chowela		Pork Chowela
Bhutuwa Maasu		Pan-Friend Spiced Meat
Mirga ko Sukuti		Venison Jerky
Sukuti Saandheko		Dried Meat Marinated with Spices
Mirga ko Maasu ko Bhutuwa		Sauteed Venison
Kalejo Taareko		Sauteed Liver with Spices
Raajkhaani Taareko		Sauteed Raajkhaani
Bhute ko Bhitryaas		Fried Tripe
Bhuttan		Stir-Fried Goat Kidney
Tauko ko Tarkaari		Sauteed Goat Brains
Ragati Taareko		Sauteed Ragati
Bhutuwa Jibro		Tongue with Onions
Bhuttan ko Tarkaari		Sauteed Organ Meats


Chara ko Maasu ra Phool		Poultry and Eggs

Kukhura ko Pakku		Chicken Curry
Pyaj Haaleko Kukhura ko Maasu		Chicken Curry with Onions
Kukhura Taareko		Stir-friend Chicken Thighs
Masaledar Kukhura		Chicken with Aromatic Sauce
Kauli-Kukhura		Chicken with Cauliflower
Tandoori Kukhura		Tandoori Chicken
Kukhura ko Sekuwa		Chicken Sekuwa
Pine ko Kukhura ra Kerau		Ground Chicken with Green Peas
Kukhura ko Cutlet		Chicken Cutlets
Bhutuwa Chara ko Bhitri		Sauteed Chicken Gizzards
Thulo Kukhura ko Kabaab		Spicy Turkey Kebabs
Thula Kukhura ko Pakwaan		Turkey Pakwaan
Haas ko Maasu Taareko		Pan-friend Duck
Sano Chara ko Maasu		Stewed Cornish Hen with Ginger and Garlic
Saano Kukhura ko Roast		Spiced Roast Cornish Hen
Battain-Dahi-Masala		Qual with Yogurt and Spices
Battain Chara ko Tarkaari		Sauteed Spiced Quail
Kaaleej ko Tarkaari		Pheasant Curry
Kaaleej ko Ras		Pheasant Stew
Phool ko Saada Amlet		Nepali Omelet
Phool ko Roti		Egg Roti
Phool ko Bhujuri		Spicy Scrambled Eggs
Taareko Phool		Sauteed Hard-Boiled Eggs
Saandheko Phool		Spicy Stuffed Eggs
Phool ko Tarkaari		Egg Curry
Haas ko Phool Taareko		Fried Duck Eggs


Maacha re Jhinge Maacha		Fish and Shrimp

Sarsyun Maacha		Mustard Oil Fish
Taareko Maacha		Deep-fried Spiced Fish
Maacha ko Tarkaari		Fish Curry
Dahi-Maacha		Fish in Yogurt Sauce
Maacha ko Ras		Fish Curry with Ground Mustard Seeds
Maacha ko Tauko ko Jhol		Fish Head Curry
Kaagiti-Nauni Maacha		Lemon-Buttered Fish
Maacha ko Sukuti Saandheko		Spice-Marinated Dried Fish
Maacha ko Bari		Spciy Fish Cakes
Jhinge Maacha ko Tarkaari		Shrimp with Onions and Tomatoes



Momos		Dumplings

Momo ko Pitho		Fresh Momo Wrappers
Tarkaari ko Momo		Mixed Vegetable Filling
Chyau ra Tofu ko Momo		Mushroom and Tofu Momo Filling
Alu ko Momo		Spicy Potato Filling
Maasu ko Momo		Lamb Filling
Bangoor ra Tarkaari ko Momo		Pork and Vegetable Filling
Kukhura ko Momo		Chicken Filling


Achaar		Salads, Chutneys, and Pickles

Mismaas Salad		Cucumber, Onion, and Tomato Salad
Kaankro ra Dahi ko Salad		Cucumber and Yogurt Salad
Dahi, Pyaj ra Golbheda ko Salad		Yogurt, Onion, and Tomato Salad
Alu ko Achaar		Spicy Potato Salad with Sesame Seeds
Saano Kerau ko Achaar		Field Pea Achaar
Koreko Kaankro ko Achaar		Cucumber Achaar
Koreko Seto Mula Achaar		Radish Achaar
Pyaj ko Achaar		Onion Achaar
Tito Karela ko Achaar		Bitter Melon Achaar
Paalungo ko Achaar		Spinach Achaar
Hariyo Dhaniya ko Chutney		Cilantro Chutney
Baabari ko Chutney		Mint Chutney
Dhania Baabari ko Chutney		Ciltantro-Mint Chutney
Tyaamatar ko Chutney		Tamarillo Chutney
Imili ko Chutney		Tamarind Chutney
Saano Golbheda ko Chutney		Roasted Chrrey Tomato Chutney
Na Pakaayeko Golbheda ko Chutney		No-Cook Tomato Chutney
Taaba ma Poleko Golbheda		Roasted Tomato Chutney
Piro Goldheda ko Chutney		Hot and Fiery Tomato Chutney
Kurelo Haaleko Golbheda ko Achaar		Tomato Chutney with Asparagus
Golbheda ra Sidra Maacha		Dried Fish-Tomato Chutney
Gundruk		Fermented Dried Greens
Amala ko Achaar		Gooseberry Pickle
Hariyo Golbheda ko Guleo Achaar		Sweet and Spicy Green Tomato Pickle
Kudke Khursaani ko Achaar		Green Chili Pickle
Lapsi ko Achaar		Lapsi Pickle
Phool Govi ko Achaar		Pickled Cauliflower
Bhadaure Kaankro ko Achaar		Pickled Cucumber
Masala ko Ledo Achaar		Spicy Lemon Pickle
Kaagati ra Khursaani ko Achaar		Lemon-Chili Pickle
Gulio-Piro Kaagati ko Achaar		Sweet Lime Pickle
Rhubarb ko Achaar		Rhubarb Pickle
Khaade ko Mula Achaar		White Radish Pickle
Kaagati ko Achaar		Pickled Lime
Til ko Chhope		Roasted Sesame Seed Pickle


Guleo Khaana		Sweets

Mana-Bhog		Wheat Flour Pudding
Sooji ko Haluwa		Semolina Puding
Gaajar ko Haluwa		Carrot Pudding
Kheer		Rice Pudding
Makai ko Tachauera		Fresh Corn Pudding
Makhana ko Kheer		Puffed Lotus Seed Pudding
Kesari Barfi		Saffron Fudge
Badaam ko Barfi		Almond Fudge
Maalpuwa		Maalpuwa Fritters
Besan ko Laddu		Sweet Chickpea Balls
Lumbini Laddu		Lumbini Laddu
Motichur ko Laddu		Chickpea Fritters in Syrup
Gulaab Jaamun		Dumplings in Saffront-Cardamom Syrup
Jilphi		Syrup-Filled Loops
Doodh ko Rabadi		Milk Dessert
Doodh ko Khuwaa		Milk Khuwaa
Bhuteko Khuwaa		Golden Friend Khuwaa
Kesari Peda		Saffron Peda
Rasbari		Chhana Cheese Balls in Cardamom Syrup
Sikarni		Saffron-Pistachio Sikarni
Doodh-Bari		Milk Patties in Pistachio Cream
Juju Dhau		Sweetened Yogurt
Phalphul ko Mithai		Fruit Salad in Cardamom Syrup
Dahi Phalphul ko Salad		Fruit Salad with Yogurt


Cheeso-Taato Peeune		Beverages

Lassi		Yogurt Drink
Aamp ra Doodh ko Sharbat		Mango Milk Shake
Kaagati ko Sharbat		Nepali Lemonade
Bael ko Phal ko Sharbat		Wood Apple Drink
Mohi		Buttermilk Drink
Badaam-Pista-Kesari Doodh		Warm Milk with Almonds, Pistachions, and Saffron
Aduwa Haaleko Doodh		Hot Ginger Milk
Taato Kaagati ra Aduwa		Hot Lemon Drink
Doodh Haaleko Chiya		Milk Tea
Peeneko Masala ko Chiya		Masala Tea
Pokhara Bazaar ko Chiya		Pokharea Bazaar Tea
Nunelo Chiya		Sherpa Tea
Sittal Chiya		Nepali Herbal Tea
Tulasi ko Chiya		Goddess Basil Tea


Baasna-Aune-Masala Haru		After-Meal Refreshers

Baasna Aune Masala Haru		Basic After-Meal Refresher
Masala Haru		Dried Fruit and Nut Refresher
Saunp, Misri, Naribal		Fennel Seed Refresher
Baasna Aune Masala		Fragrant and Colorful Mouth-Freshening Blend
Kaagati ko Sankhatro		Dried Lemon Chews
Amala ko Titaura		Green Gooseberry Nuggets
Guleo Lapsi ko Titaura		Spicy Lapsi Chews


Saamaanaya Pakaauna Bidhi ra Masalaa ko Mishran		Basic Recipes and Spice Blends

Gheu		Nepali Clarified Butter
Dahi		Homemade Yogurt
Chhana		Homemade Cheese (Paneer)
Baasna Aaune Garam Masala		Fragrant Garam Masala
Garam Masala		Nepali Garam Masala
Chiya ko Masala		Spice Mixture for Tea
Chiya ko Baasna Aaune Masala		Fragrant Masala Tea