Dessert

Jeri (Jalebi)
Dessert

Crispy sweet spirals soaked in sugar syrup...

3 hours 12 servings Easy
Kheer
Dessert

Creamy Nepali rice pudding with cardamom and nuts...

10 mins 6 servings Easy
Lakhamari
Dessert

Traditional Newari sweet bread - crispy outside, soft inside...

30 mins 12 servings Easy
Puwa
Dessert

Rice flour sweet bread - traditional breakfast treat...

15 mins 8 servings Easy
Sel Roti
Dessert

Traditional Nepali ring-shaped rice bread - crispy and slightly sweet...

30 mins 12 servings Easy
Sikarni
Dessert

Sweet hung yogurt dessert with nuts and spices...

4 hours 4 servings Easy
Yomari
Dessert

Traditional Newari steamed dumpling filled with molasses and sesame...

45 mins 12 servings Easy

About Nepali Cuisine

Nepali cuisine is influenced by its neighboring countries, India and Tibet, yet maintains its own distinct identity. The staple food is Dal Bhat (lentil soup with rice), typically served with vegetables, pickles, and meat curries.

Popular dishes include Momos (Tibetan-style dumplings), Sel Roti (ring-shaped rice bread), and various curries made with local spices and herbs.

Nepali food is generally less spicy than Indian cuisine and emphasizes fresh, locally-sourced ingredients.

Dal Bhat
National Dish
Momos
Dumplings
Sel Roti
Rice Bread
Chiya
Milk Tea