Magar Cooking Recipes
Chicken Curry/Soup
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.
Lentils Pancake (Batuk)
Batuk is a traditional Nepalese lentil fritter (similar to Bara) popular among the Tamang and the Magar community, traditionally prepared during the Maghe Sankranti, the Sonam Lhosar and the Tamang New Year.
Maize Porridge (Makai ko Dhindo)
Makai ko Dhindo is a traditional Nepalese dish made by boiling corn flour (Makai ko Pitho) in water, forming a thick, porridge-like consistency, often served with gundruk soup, meat, dal or curry vegetables.. It is a powerhouse of fiber and sustained energy, often considered a healthier alternative to white rice in various parts of Nepal.
Sichuan Pepper Chutney (Timur ko Chop)
Sichuan Pepper Chutney, prepared with timur, has a pungent, tangy and slightly numbing flavor, as Sichuan pepper provides a unique tingling sensation on the tongue.
This chutney is particularly appreciated with momos, meat dishes or rice.



