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National Food of Nepal

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Anatomy of a Thali

Everything that makes the National Food of Nepal complete.

🍚

Bhat

Steamed rice, the primary source of carbohydrates. Often long-grain or local Marsi varieties.

The Base

🥣

Dal

Lentil soup seasoned with Jimbu (Himalayan herb) and tempered with ghee.

Protein

🥦

Tarkari

Seasonal vegetable curry, usually featuring potatoes, cauliflower, or spinach (Saag).

Vitamins

🌶️

Achar

A spicy, tangy pickle or chutney that adds a burst of flavor to the entire palette.

The Kick

नेपालको राष्ट्रिय खाना: दाल भात

नेपाली संस्कृति र पहिचानको अभिन्न अङ्गको रूपमा रहेको दाल भात नेपालको सबैभन्दा लोकप्रिय र खाइने मुख्य खाना हो। यसलाई सन्तुलित आहार र शक्तिको मुख्य स्रोत मानिन्छ।

नाम: दाल भात (Dal Bhat)
मुख्य परिकार: चामल, मुसुरो वा मासको दाल, र तरकारी
विशेषता: कार्बोहाइड्रेट र प्रोटिनको पूर्ण सन्तुलन
प्रख्यात नारा: "दाल भात पावर, २४ आवर" (Dal Bhat Power 24 Hour)

नेपालीको सान, दाल भात नै हाम्रो पहिचान

FAQs: National Food of Nepal

Dal Bhat Tarkari is widely recognized as the national food and staple dish of Nepal. It consists of lentil soup (Dal), steamed rice (Bhat), and vegetable curry (Tarkari).

While the Mandarin Orange was recently declared the national fruit (2024), Dal Bhat has long been the de facto national dish. For some ethnic communities, Dhindo and Gundruk are also considered original national culinary symbols.

It is a famous slogan among Himalayan trekkers. It refers to the high nutritional value and sustained energy the meal provides, making it the perfect fuel for long mountain climbs.

An authentic thali includes Bhat (rice), Dal (lentils), Tarkari (vegetables), Saag (leafy greens), Achar (pickles), and sometimes Dahi (curd) or meat curry.

✓

Bhat (Rice) High-quality Steamed Grain

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Dal (Lentils) Rich in Protein & Spices

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Tarkari (Curry) Fresh Seasonal Vegetables

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Achar (Pickle) Spicy & Tangy Flavor

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Saag (Greens) Nutrient-rich Spinach/Rayo

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National Food of Nepal: Dal Bhat

Anatomy of a Thali

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