Tag: Indra Mahapuria

  • MINT CHUTNEY – पुदिना को अचार

    Mint leaves are not used for making chutney in Kathmandu Valley where they grow wild, but they are generally used in the Terai region of Nepal. Ingredients 1 cup of green mint leaves 2 small garlic cloves 1/4 teaspoonful of chili powder or 1/2 green chili 1 teaspoonful of salt 2 tablespoons of mustard oil 1/2 teaspoonful…

  • Mixed Vegetable Pulao – Nepali: तरकारीको पुलाउ – नेपाली

    This type of mixed vegetable pulao is occasionally prepared, especially for feasts and in picnics.  It is a very rich dish. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups of rice (basmati or masino/fine) 3 tablespoons of ghiu (clarified butter) 1 cup of cauliflower pieces 1/2 a cup of peas 1 carrot thinly sliced 1 onion finely chopped 1 teaspoon cumin…

  • Mushroom Curry च्याउको कढी

    Mushroom or chyau, Agaricus conpestris, family Solanaceae, is a summer vegetable grown in Nepal, especially in the high mountains. Ingredients 1 cup of mushrooms 4 teaspoons of mustard oil 1 medium onion 2 garlic cloves 2.5 cm of ginger 1/2 teaspoon of chilli (optional) 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds salt to taste. Process (The following…

  • SPINACH PAKORA पालुङ पाकोरा

      Ingredients 2 cupfuls of spinach leaves 1 cup of gram flour (besan/chickpea flour) 2 green chilies chopped or 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder (optional) 1 big onion finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon of cumin powder pinch of asafoetida (hing) 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1/2 cup of water or as required oil for deep frying Process Use…