Cookies
Buckwheat and Jaggery Cookies
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.
Honey Cookies
Honey Cookies are a deliciously sweet cookie with a lovely honey flavor throughout. They’re soft and chewy in the middle with irresistibly crispy edges.
Jam Cookies
Jam Cookies are a popular type of cookie featuring a sweet fruit jam filling.
Khajuri
Khajuri is a traditional Nepali deep-fried sweet snack. Often described as a buttery, crispy cookie or biscuit, it is a staple during major festivals like Tihar and Chhath Parva, where it is used as a ritual offering or a gift for guests.
Khapse
Khapse is a traditional Tibetan and Sherpa deep-fried pastry, particularly popular during the Lhosar (Tibetan New Year) celebrations in Nepal. This sweet, crispy biscuit is enjoyed as a snack with tea and is often sold in Tibetan neighborhoods such as Boudhanath and Swayambhu.
Nimkin
Nimkin (also known as Nimki or Namak Para) is a popular crunchy, savory snack widely enjoyed across the Indian subcontinent, particularly in Nepal and India, known for its crunchy texture and salty-spiced flavor. These deep-fried dough treats are typically diamond or ribbon-shaped and are a staple accompaniment to tea or coffee.
Thekua
Thekua is a popular traditional sweet in Nepal, especially among the Maithili and Tharu communities in the southern plains (Terai region). It’s a type of deep-fried cookie made mainly from whole wheat flour, jaggery (or sugar), and ghee or oil, sometimes flavored with cardamom and coconut.
Tsampa or Sattu Cookies
Sattu Cookies are a healthy, high-protein, and nutrient-dense snack, often considered a “superfood” biscuit in India and Nepal due to the use of roasted gram flour (sattu).







