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100% Buckwheat Bread

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Buckwheat Bread is a nutritious, gluten-free, and often vegan alternative to traditional wheat bread, characterized by a dense, moist, and chewy texture with a distinct, nutty flavor.

It is highly prized for its nutritional profile, high fiber content, magnesium, iron, B vitamins.and for being gentle on the digestive system.

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100% Whole Wheat Bread

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Whole Wheat Bread is a nutrient-dense alternative to white bread, made from flour that utilizes the entire wheat kernel, including the bran, germ, and endosperm. It is considered a healthier choice due to its higher fiber and nutrient content.

Provides essential vitamins and minerals, including B vitamins, magnesium, and phosphorus.

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Apple Puree

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Apple Puree is a simple, versatile, and nutritious staple made by cooking apples until soft and blending or mashing them into a smooth, creamy, or slightly chunky texture. It is highly regarded as an ideal first food for babies (6+ months) but is also popular as a healthy snack, dessert, or savory condiment for adults. We can use it also for apples tarts.

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Bamboo Shoot Curry (Tama ko Tarkari)

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Bamboo Shoot Curry is a popular, nutritious, and highly seasonal dish, particularly cherished in Asian cuisines, including India, Nepal, Thailand, and Laos. Known for its crunchy texture and slightly sweet, earthy flavor, it is often prepared during the monsoon season.

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Beans Sprout Soup (Kwati)

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Kwati is a traditional, thick, and highly nutritious Nepali soup made from a mixture of nine different varieties of sprouted beans. The name originates from the Newari language: kwa means “hot” and ti means “soup”.

It is primarily consumed during the festival of Janai Purnima (also known as Gunhu Punhi or Kwati Punhi), which typically falls on the full moon day in August.

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Black, Red, Yellow or Mix Lentils (Dal)

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Lentils (Dal) are a cornerstone of Nepali cuisine, forming the essential, protein-rich component of the daily staple Dal Bhat. Grown across the Terai and mid-hills, common varieties include Masuro (red lentils), Maas ko daal (black lentils), and Rahar dal.

A crucial source of protein, iron, and fiber, especially for vegetarians.

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Blood Nepali Style (Rakti)

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Rakti is a traditional, nutritious Nepalese dish from the Newari and Gorkha communities, made by stir-frying coagulated blood (typically mutton/goat, pork, buff or lamb) with spices, often mixed with liver or other offal. Often served as a snack with sel roti.

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Buckwheat and Jaggery Cookies

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Buckwheat and Jaggery Cookies are a healthy, naturally gluten-free, wholesome, naturally sweetened treat popular in Nepal and Himalayan regions where buckwheat (kuttu or fapar) is widely grown, especially during winter and fasting seasons.

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Buckwheat Roti

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Buckwheat Roti are traditional flatbreads commonly made in the hilly and mountainous regions of Nepal, especially among communities like the Gurung and Sherpa. These rotis are made by mixing buckwheat flour with water and a pinch of salt, then kneading into a dough. Because these flours have less gluten than wheat, the dough is more delicate and requires careful handling. The rotis are rolled out carefully and cooked on a hot griddle, resulting in a slightly denser, earthy-flavored bread.

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Carrot Pudding (Gajar Ko Halwa)

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Carrot Pudding, known most famously as Gajar ko Halwa in the Indian subcontinent, is a rich, warm, and sweet dessert made by simmering grated carrots in milk, ghee (clarified butter), and sugar. It is often served during festivals like Diwali, Holi, and weddings.

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Cauliflower Curry (Misayeko Tarkari)

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Cauliflower Curry, also known as Gobi Curry or Aloo Gobi (when combined with potatoes), is a versatile and flavorful staple of Indian and South Asian cuisines. It typically features tender cauliflower florets simmered in a spiced tomato and onion-based sauce.

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Chai Masala

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Chai Masala is a fragrant, warming blend of ground spices used to elevate traditional Indian tea (chai). It typically consists of a combination of green cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and black pepper, which are toasted to release their essential oils and then ground into a fine powder.

The spices used, such as ginger and cardamom, are known for aiding digestion and offering warming, comforting, and immunity-boosting properties.

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Chana

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Chana refers to chickpeas, a highly nutritious, protein-rich legume staple. Used either whole or split (chana dal), they are commonly prepared in a spicy, tomato-onion curry known as chana masala or chole.

It an excellent vegetarian, high-fiber food.

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Chatpate (Puffed Rice Salad)

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Chatpate is a beloved South Asian street food, most iconic in Nepal, that delivers an explosion of tangy, spicy, and savory flavors in every bite. Often described as a “puffed rice salad,” it is prized for its crunch and the instant kick of heat and citrus.

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Chayote Squash Curry (Ishkus)

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Chayote Squash Curry is a healthy, mildly sweet, and versatile vegetable dish often served with rice or roti. The squash has a mild, cucumber-like flavor that pairs well with coconut, lentils, and South Indian spices.

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Chicken Chili Boneless

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Chicken Chili Boneless is a popular Indo-Chinese appetizer featuring crispy fried chicken bites tossed in a spicy, tangy, and slightly sweet sauce with onions and capsicum.

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Chicken Choila

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Chicken Choila is a traditional, spicy, and tangy Nepalese dish originating from the Newari community. It consists of grilled or roasted chicken marinated in a robust blend of spices, garlic, ginger, green chilies, and mustard oil, often served cold as an appetizer or side dish with beaten rice (chiura).

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Chicken Chowmein

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Chicken Chowmein is a popular Indo-Chinese and Nepali dish featuring stir-fried noodles tossed with tender pieces of chicken, mixed vegetables (like cabbage, carrots, capsicum), and savory sauces (soy, tomato) with Chinese seasonings, creating a hearty, flavorful, and quick meal often found in street food stalls and restaurants in Nepal and India. 

The name literally translates to “fried noodles” (chǎomiàn).

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Chicken Curry/Soup

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Sutkeri Kukhura is a traditional, nutritious Nepalese Chicken Curry/Soup made for women after childbirth (sutkeri), designed to restore energy, boost immunity, and help recovery. It features local chicken, ghee, and warming herbs to address postpartum weakness. It is rich in nutrition and warming spices like carom seeds (Jwano) and fenugreek seeds (Methi) to aid in lactation and physical healing.

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Chicken Hearts with Mushrooms

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Chicken hearts are a nutrient-dense, protein-packed, and budget-friendly organ meat often overlooked, yet valued for their rich, slightly sweet, and savory flavor.

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