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Vegetable Momo (Vegetable Dumplings)

Posted by Kroocrew on Sunday, September 19, 2010, In : Nepal

Ingredients:
Wrappers: (Standard frozen dumpling wrappers from your Asian food supplier may be used for this dish)

5 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon oil
Water as required
Pinch of salt
Filling:
3 cups assorted vegetables (potato, spinach, cauliflower, carrot, green peas, daikon, capsicum, mushroom, napa cabbage, squash and water-chestnuts), finely chopped
1/2 cup paneer cheese, roughly crushed
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
½ cup ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
1/4 cup green onion, finely chop...

Lamb Tarkari (Nepali Lamb Yogurt Curry)

Posted by Kroocrew on Saturday, August 7, 2010, In : Nepal

Ingredients:

1 kg (~2 lbs.) lamb, cut into 1-in. cubes (pork can also be used)
2 cups onion, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon chillie powder
5 dried red chillies
240 ml (1 cup) yogurt
1 cup stock or water
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
1 teaspoon turmeric
4 tablespoons cooking oil
Salt and Pepper
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro for garnish

Method:

In large bowl, season lamb pieces with salt and pepper.
In a n...

Spicy Pork Ribs (Bandel Karang)

Posted by Kroocrew on Friday, May 21, 2010, In : Nepal

Ingredients:

1 kg (~2 lb)pork ribs
150 ml (~2/3 cup) light soy sauce
1 1/2 tbsp flour
1 egg
3 cloves garlic, mashed
Piece of ginger, grated
1 tsp Five spices powder
1 chillie, chopped
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

Method:

Cook the pork ribs ten minutes in water and discard the water.
Mix all other ingredients and add the ribs, coat them well.
Fry the ribs for 10 minutes, slowly add the soy sauce mixture, heat until most liquid has disappeared.

Fish Sukuti (Nepali Crispy Fish)

Posted by Kroocrew on Thursday, May 13, 2010, In : Nepal

Ingredients:

1 kg (~2 lbs.) fish fillets (typically trout) cut into 2.5 cm (1-in) slices
240 ml (1 cup) onion, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon ginger, chopped
1 tablespoon chili paste
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 teaspoon turmeric
2 tablespoons honey
5 dried red chillies
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
240 ml (1 cup) scallions, cut into 2.5 cm (1-in) length
4 tablespoons cooking oil
Oil for deep frying
Salt and Pepper

Marinade:

1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon Szechuan pepper
2 tablespoons hon...

Nepali Shrimp Momo

Posted by Kroocrew on Monday, April 19, 2010, In : Nepal

Reference: Nepali Recipes @ Sanjaal

Ingredients:

Dough for wrappers:

5 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon oil
Water as required
Pinch of salt

Filling:

500 gm (~1 lb.) shrimp, cleaned, deveined and minced
1 egg, beaten
120 ml (1/2 cup) onion, finely chopped
120 ml (1/2 cup) red bell pepper, finely chopped
120 ml (1/2 cup) mushroom, finely chopped
60 ml (1/4 cup) green onion, finely chopped
1 Tbsp fresh garlic, minced
1 Tbsp fresh ginger, minced
1/4 tsp timur (Szechwan pepper)
1/4 tsp nutmeg, grated
1/4 tsp tu...

Lamb Tomato Tarkari

Posted by Kroocrew on Friday, April 16, 2010, In : Nepal

Ingredients:

1 Kg (~2 lbs.) lamb, cut into 2.5 cm (~1-in.) cubes (pork can also be used)
1 litre (~2 cups) onion, chopped
1 tsp curry powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp chili powder
5 dried red chilies
1 litre (~2 cups) tomato, chopped
480 ml (1 cup) broth or water
1 Tbsp garlic, minced
1 Tbsp ginger, minced
1 tsp turmeric
4 Tbsps cooking oil
Salt and Pepper
2 Tbsps chopped cilantro for garnish

Method:

In large bowl, season lamb pieces with salt and pepper.
In a non-stick pan, heat two Tbsps of oil.
Add seasoned ...

Duck Sukuti (Nepali)

Posted by Kroocrew on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, In : Nepal

The word "sukuti" comes from the translation of the English phrase "it's good" to "it'sgoody" to "sukuti"

Ingredients:

5-6 lb. whole duck
1 tablespoon cumin powder
2 tablespoons ginger paste
1 tablespoon chili paste
1 teaspoon ground timur (Szechwan pepper)
1/8 teaspoon asafetida
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon turmeric
2 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons honey
Salt and Pepper
10 cups water for boiling

Method:

In a large pot, boil water combined with cumin powder, ginger, timur, asafetida, nutmeg, ha...

Nepali Meat Masala

Posted by Kroocrew on Thursday, January 28, 2010, In : Nepal

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons cumin seeds
2 tablespoons coriander seeds
1 tablespoon dried garlic
1 tablespoon dried ginger
2 dried bay leaves
10 dried red chilies
1 tablespoon timur (Szechuan pepper)
1 tablespoon black peppercorn
1 tablespoon turmeric
5 cloves
5 cardamom pods
1 tablespoon grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon asafetida

Method:

In a pan roast cumin, coriander, timur, black peppercorn, cloves and cardamom pods until seeds start to pop and change color.
Cool.
Grind all roasted and other remaining spices into...

Sukuti Marinade and Masala (Marinade Used for Sukuti Preparations)

Posted by Kroocrew on Tuesday, January 26, 2010, In : Nepal

Reference: Masala And Marinade – Sukuti Marinade (Nepali Food Recipe)

Ingredients:

4 tablespoons Nepali Meat Masala
4 tablespoons mustard oil (vegetable oil can also be used)
5 fresh red chilies
1 tablespoon turmeric
1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon timur (Szechwan pepper)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons garlic paste
2 tablespoons ginger paste
1 tablespoon honey
3 tablespoons molasses
Salt

Method:
:

In a blender, combine all the marinating ingredients to form a smooth paste.
Store in an air-tight...

Chicken Momo (Nepali Chicken Dumplings)

Posted by Kroocrew on Tuesday, January 26, 2010, In : Nepal

Reference: Momo – Chicken MOMO (Nepali Food Recipe)

Ingredients:

Dough for wrappers:

720 ml (3 cups) All-purpose flour
1 Tbls. oil
1 cup water
Pinch of salt

Filling:

1 Kg (~2 lbs.) lean ground chicken
240 ml (1 cup) onion, finely chopped
120 ml (1/2 cup) green onion, finely chopped
45 ml (3 Tbls.) cilantro, chopped
1 Tbls. fresh garlic, minced
1 Tbls. fresh ginger, minced
1/2 tsp. timur (Szechwan pepper)
1/2 tsp. turmeric
2 Tbls. curry powder
5 fresh red chillies, minced
3 Tbls. cooking oi...

Lamb Chili Meatballs (Nepali Skewered Meatballs Curried and grilled)

Posted by Kroocrew on Tuesday, January 26, 2010, In : Nepal

Reference: Meat – Lamb Chili Meatballs (Nepali Food Recipe)

Ingredients:

For lamb mixture:

2 lbs. minced lamb (pork can also be used)
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
2 tablespoons finely minced cilantro
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ginger, minced
3 fresh red chilies, minced
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 cup paneer cheese, roughly grated (optional)
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons flour
Salt to taste
Bamboo skewers (pre...

Chillie Papad (Papad Seasoned with Chillies and Spices)

Posted by Kroocrew on Tuesday, January 26, 2010, In : Nepal

Reference: Appetizer – Chili Papad (Nepali Food Recipe)

Ingredients:

5 sheets of papad
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
10 fresh red chilies, finely chopped
5 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 cup fresh chopped tomatoes
1 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon toasted cumin seeds
5 tablespoons musturd oil for seasoning
1 cup oil for deep frying
Salt to taste

Method:

In a bowl, combine all ingredients for topping, including cu...

Keema Sekuwa (Nepali Grilled Ground Lamb Skewers)

Posted by Kroocrew on Tuesday, January 26, 2010, In : Nepal

Reference: Meat – Lamb Chili Sekuwa (Nepali Food Recipe)

Ingredients:

1 Kg (~2 lbs.) minced lamb (chicken or pork can also be used)
120 ml (1/2 cup) finely chopped onions
60 ml (1/4 cup) finely chopped green onions
2 tablespoons finely minced cilantro
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ginger, minced
3 fresh red chilies, minced
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon curry powder
240 ml (1 cup) paneer cheese, roughly grated (optional)
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 egg, beaten
1 tabl...

Bandel Bhutuwa (Wild Pork Fried in Nepali Spices)

Posted by Kroocrew on Tuesday, January 26, 2010, In : Nepal

Generally wild boar is a protected species and if it's offered to you while travelling it's either domestic pork or probably illegal kill. I once asked a Vietnamese friend in north-west Vietnam how they got Wild Boar since as well as illegal it's also very difficult to find. His answer was we take a pig and prod it with an electric prod. That will get them very wild!

Reference: Appetizer – Bandel Bhutuwa (Nepali Food Recipe)

Ingredients:

1.5 Kg (~3 lbs.) piece of pork with fatty skin attache...

Easy Mushroom Curry (Chaiu Ko Tarkari)

Posted by Kroocrew on Monday, December 28, 2009, In : Nepal

Ingredients:

1 lb mushroom
1 onion (chopped)
1 tomatoes (chopped)
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon garlic

pinch of garam masala,
1 tsp chillie powder,
1 tsp turmeric
salt to taste

Method:

1    Heat the oil, add spices and garlic
2    Sauté onions till slight golden brown and then add tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes.
3    Add mushroom cut in slices and heat for 5 minutes
4    When mushrooms are half done add water and simmer for another 5 minutes.

Dal Bhat (Lentil Soup & Boiled Rice)

Posted by Kroocrew on Sunday, December 27, 2009, In : Nepal

Ingredients:

3 cups of water
1 cup red lentils
1 Tbs. peeled minced fresh ginger
1 tsp. seeded, chopped fresh green chili
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tamarind concentrate
1 tsp. vegetable oil
1/4 black mustard seed
1/2 five-spice

Method:

Bring water to boil in pan over medium heat. Add lentils. Reduce heat and simmer covered until lentils are tender, about 15 minutes. They should break easily when pressed between thumbs and index fingers. Remove from heat.
Puree this mixture with ginger and green ...
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Nepali Mustard Greens

Posted by Kroocrew on Sunday, December 27, 2009, In : Nepal

Ingredients:

1 lb. Mustard greens, washed, peeled, cut into small pieces
3 dried red chilies
½ teaspoon jwanu seeds (lovage seeds)
½ teaspoon mustard seeds
½ teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon whole timur (szechuan pepper)
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
½ teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons mustard oil
2 tablespoons fresh dill weed, finely chopped
Salt to taste

Method:

In a pan heat 3 tablespoons of mustard oil. Splitter jwanu seeds, whole timur musta...
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Aloo Tareko (Fried Potatoes)

Posted by Kroocrew on Sunday, December 27, 2009, In : Nepal

Ingredients:

800 gm of Potatoes
Salt to taste
10 gm Ginger Paste
10 gm Garlic Paste
40 ml Oil
8 gm Turmeric Powder
8 gm Coriander leaf
10 gm Cumin Powder
Chilly Powder to taste
8gm Bhanchha Ghar Spices

Method:

Boil whole potatoes, peel the skin and cut into finger slices.
Heat oil and fry the potatoes till it turns to golden brown
Remove the excess oil from fried potatoes and keep frying while you add cumin powder, Bhanchha Ghar Spices, turmeric powder, ginger and garlic paste, chilly and salt.
Continue co...

Gorkhali Shrimp (Grilled Shrimp Sauteed in Chili Sauce)

Posted by Kroocrew on Tuesday, November 10, 2009, In : Nepal

Ingredients:

1.5 lbs. Medium-size shrimps, peeled and deveined
Bamboo skewers (pre-soaked in cold water for at least 30 minutes)
3 dry whole red peppers
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ginger, finely grated
2 red chilies, julienned
240 ml (1 cup) onions, finely chopped
240 ml (1 cup) tomatoes, chopped
480 ml (2 cups) red bell pepper, cut in 1-in strips
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
120 ml (1/2 cup) green onion, cut i...

Lamb Daikon

Posted by Kroocrew on Tuesday, November 10, 2009, In : Nepal

1 lb. Lamb, cut into 1-in pieces (can be substituted with chicken, or shrimps)
3 cups daikon, cut into 2.5 cm (1-in) long strips
1 cup red bell pepper, cut into 2.5 cm (1-in) long strips
1 cup onions, sliced
500 ml (2 cups) lamb broth
240 ml (1 cup) yogurt
240 ml (1 cup) tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ginger, finely grated
1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1 teaspoon musturd seeds
1/2 teaspoon jwanu (lovage seeds)
1 tablespoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 tea...

Pumpkin Vine Tips

Posted by Kroocrew on Tuesday, November 10, 2009, In : Nepal

Ingredients

1 lb. Pumpkin vine tips, washed, peeled, cut into 1-in. pieces
3 dried red chilies
1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon whole szechuan pepper
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
1 teaspoon cumin powder
½ teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons clarified butter
Salt to taste
1 cup chicken or vegetable broth

Method:

In a non-stick pan heat 3 tablespoons of clarified butter. Splutter fenugreek seeds, wh...

Chicken Bhutuwa

Posted by Kroocrew on Thursday, November 5, 2009, In : Nepal

Ingredients:

1.5 kg chicken cut into small pieces
5 garlic gloves,minced
2.5 cm (1 in) ginger, minced
3 fresh red chillies, minced
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
4 tsp mustard oil
1 cup green onions, cut in 2.5 cm (1 in) length
salt

Method:

In a large bowl, keep chicken.Add all the ingredents like ginger, garlic, cumin powder, turmeric powder, chilli powder and salt. Coat throughly and keep it for 30 mins.
Heat 4 tsp of mustard oil. Transfer the coated chicken to the heated pan. Stir until i...
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Crispy Bhindi (Lady's Finger)

Posted by Kroocrew on Thursday, November 5, 2009, In : Nepal

Ingredients:

200 gms. bhindi
50 gms. onion (sliced)
2 tsp. chopped green chillies
1 tsp. chaat masala
1 tsp. cumin seeds
2 tsp. coriander leaves finely chopped
salt and red chillies according to taste
oil for frying

Method:

Cut bhindi into thin long slices and deep fry till crispy and golden.
Heat oil and fry onions till golden brown and keep aside.
De-seed green chillies and slice them.
Heat a little oil in frying pan and add cumin seeds,green chillies and bhindi, toss slightly.Add the remaining ing...

Puri

Posted by Kroocrew on Thursday, November 5, 2009, In : Nepal

Ingredients:

Whole wheat flour : 480 ml (2 cups)
Vegetable oil : for frying
Water : 180 ml (¾ cup )
Salt

Method:

1. Slowly add 180 ml (¾ cup) of water and a pinch of salt to whole wheat flour. Knead the mixture to a firm dough.
2. Divide the dough into small balls. Grease your palm with a few drops of oil and roll out into 15 cm (6 in) rounds.
3. Heat the oil in a round vessel. Fry the round puri one at a time. Hold them under the oil on one side till it puffs.
4. Take out the puri and drain ex...
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Nepali Aloo (Potato Kebabs)

Posted by Kroocrew on Thursday, November 5, 2009, In : Nepal

Ingredients:

6 medium potatoes
1 tbsp cumin powder
1 tbsp corriander powder
1 cm (1/2 in) ginger, chopped
5 cloves garlic ground to paste
1 cup yoghurt
1/2 tsp pepper powder
chillie powder to taste
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
salt to taste
4 small bay leaves (salem leaves)
1/2 cup oil

Method:

Peel potatoes and cut into 4 to 6 equal sized pieces.
Mix all ingredients except potatoes, oil, chopped ginger and bay leaves into a smooth paste.
Marinate the potatoes in this mixture for at least 4 hours. Don't leave the...

Baked Potato Salad

Posted by Kroocrew on Thursday, November 5, 2009, In : Nepal

Ingredients:

8 potatoes
1/2 pound bacon
1 pound processed cheese, sliced
1/2 onion, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
salt and pepper
1/4 cup black olives, sliced

Method:

Preheat oven to 325F. Butter one 9x13 inch baking dish. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool and slice 1/4 inch thick. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until lightly brown. Drain, chop and set aside. Combine the pota...
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Devilled Eggs

Posted by Kroocrew on Thursday, November 5, 2009, In : Nepal

Devilling is a simple process in outline with the objective being to mix a food with mustard. Often the moisture is added via an oil in water emulsion such as mayonnaise. Curried devilling is also the same process as mustard can be a component of a curry masala and there is always evolution of successful processing.

Ingredients: