In Nepal, Malpua is a beloved traditional sweet enjoyed especially during major festivals like Tihar, Dashain, and family celebrations. It is often made at home and sold in local sweet shops and street stalls in cities like Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Biratnagar.

Mixed Vegetables Pickles are a tangy and spicy condiment made by preserving a variety of fresh vegetables in a flavorful blend of spices, oil, and sometimes vinegar or lemon juice. Common vegetables include carrots, cauliflower, green beans, and radishes. These pickles add a crunchy texture and zesty kick to meals and are especially popular in South Asian cuisines, including Nepal.

Radish Pickles, or Mula ko Achar, are a popular and flavorful side dish in Nepal. Made from fresh radish, these pickles combine crunchy texture with a spicy and tangy taste. The radish is typically cut into small pieces and mixed with mustard oil, salt, turmeric, red chili powder, and sometimes fenugreek seeds or timur for added aroma. Some recipes include garlic or ginger to enhance the flavor.

Ghonghi is a traditional dish made from freshwater snails, originating from the Tharu and Madheshi communities of Nepal, renowned for its rich and spicy broth. It is eaten during the rice season, when the rivers and rice paddies teem with snails.

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.