Foods and Flavors from Nepal av Jyoti Pathak

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<p>Birthplace of Buddha and home to stunning Himalayan peaks, Nepal is also known for its unique cuisine and rich cultural traditions. Nepal is a landlocked country that had little contact with the outside world for centuries, resulting in a unique culinary culture that was not influenced by other cuisines. After opening borders in the 1950s, however, Nepal’s cuisine evolved to take on influences from neighboring India, China and Tibet. Those influences, combined with Nepal’s vast cultural and geographic diversity, result in a singular cuisine characterized by the simplicity of fresh local ingredients that are artfully paired with herbs and spices.</p><p><br></p><p>A Nepali staple is <em>Daal-Bhaat-Tarkaari</em> (lentil-rice-vegetable), found in many variations and flavors. It includes boiled rice accompanied by <em>daal</em> made from dried beans, lentils, or peas. A variety of fresh vegetables and leafy greens round out the meal. The use of spices is m