Alu Nimkin (often called Alu Nimki) is a legendary Nepali street food, originally hailing from the city of Dharan. It’s essentially a “chatpate-style” snack that combines crunchy, diamond-shaped crackers (nimki) with a spicy, potato-based gravy.

Kanchemba (कन्चेम्बा) is a traditional snack from the Thakali community of Nepal, often described as “Buckwheat Fries” or “Thakali Finger Chips”. It is a gluten-free dish made from buckwheat flour that is crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside.

Cauliflower Pakora (also known as Gobi Pakora) is a popular Indian tea-time snack consisting of crispy, deep-fried cauliflower florets coated in a spiced chickpea flour batter.

This dish involves cooking chips (fries) and then stir-frying them in a spicy, flavorful sauce.

Eggplant Pakora, also known as Baingan Pakora, is a popular Indian snack made by deep-frying thin slices of eggplant coated in a spiced gram flour (besan) batter. It is a gluten-free and vegan-friendly treat often served during tea time or as a starter.

Bhogate Sadheko is a traditional Nepali fruit salad made from juicy grapefruit or pomelo segments mixed with mustard oil, salt, sugar, toasted sesame seeds and sometimes fenugreek seeds (methi). It’s a perfect balance of sweet, sour, spicy, and bitter, often served during festivals like Mha Puja and Tihar, especially in Newar communities.

Mix Vegetables Pakora are popular Indian fritters made by deep-frying thinly sliced or shredded vegetables coated in a spiced chickpea flour (besan) batter. They are a classic street food and a favorite home snack, especially during the rainy season or at teatime

Mushroom Choila is a popular Newari-style dish from Nepal, often served as a spicy, smoky, and tangy appetizer or side dish. It is a vegetarian alternative to traditional buffalo or chicken choila, using mushrooms as the main ingredient.

Mushroom Pakora (or pakoda) is a popular Indian deep-fried snack made by coating button mushrooms in a seasoned chickpea flour (besan) batter and frying until crispy and golden. These fritters are characterized by a soft, juicy interior and a crunchy exterior, often served as an appetizer with mint chutney or tomato chutney.

Mushroom Sadheko is a popular, spicy Nepali appetizer or side dish featuring mushrooms tossed with traditional spices, garlic, onion, and lemon juice. Often referred to as Vegetarian Sadheko,

Mustang Fried Potatoes (or Timur Potatoes) is a famous potato dish from Nepal’s Mustang district, known for its unique taste and texture. Made by using local, high-altitude potatoes, which are smaller, firmer, and more flavorful than regular ones.

It’s a simple yet iconic dish, especially popular among trekkers and locals in the Himalayan region.

Onion Pakora (also known as Kanda Bhaji or Onion Bhaji) is a popular Indian street food and tea-time snack made of sliced onions dipped in a spiced chickpea flour (besan) batter and deep-fried until golden and crispy.

Orange Sadheko (Suntala Sadheko) is a popular Nepalese snack, specifically a tangy and spicy citrus salad, often enjoyed during the winter months.

It is commonly served as a refreshing, healthy snack or appetizer, often featuring the rich, juicy oranges grown in the hilly regions of Nepal.

Peanut Sadheko is a popular Nepali snack made by mixing roasted peanuts with chopped onions, tomatoes, green chilies, coriander, lemon juice, salt, and a touch of mustard oil. Sometimes, toasted sesame seeds or timur (Sichuan pepper) are added for extra flavor. It’s a crunchy, spicy, and tangy salad often enjoyed as a light snack or served as an appetizer with drinks.

Potato Pakora, also known as Aloo Pakora, is a popular Indian street food snack made by dipping thin slices or shredded potatoes into a spiced chickpea flour (besan) batter and deep-frying them until crispy and golden. These savory fritters are a perfect snack for rainy days or tea time, often served with chutneys.

Aloo Sadheko is a popular, tangy, and spicy Nepali salad or appetizer made with boiled potatoes, usually served cold or at room temperature. It is a staple of Newari cuisine and is often featured in festivals and feasts. The term “sadheko” means marinated, referring to the method of tossing ingredients in spices, lemon juice, and mustard oil.

Bhatmas Sadheko is a quintessential Nepali snack and appetizer featuring crunchy roasted soybeans marinated in a bold, spicy, and tangy dressing. It is particularly popular in the Newari community.

Spinach Pakora, also known as Palak Pakora, are crispy Indian fritters made by deep-frying spinach leaves coated in a seasoned chickpea flour (besan) batter. They are a popular tea-time snack, especially during the rainy or winter seasons.