Vegetarian Starter
Alu Nimkin
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.
Buckwheat Fries (Kanchemba)
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 (Gobi Pakora)
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.
Cheese Balls
Cheese Balls are a popular, versatile appetizer, usually consisting of a blend of cheeses with potatoes and coated in breadcrumbs and deep-fried until golden
Cheese Pakora
Cheese Pakoras are a popular indulgent tea-time snack consisting of cheese, typically processed with cow cheese, cheddar or mozzarella, coated in a spiced gram flour (besan) batter and deep-fried until golden and crispy. They are known for their crispy exterior and gooey, melted cheese interior.
Chips Chili
This dish involves cooking chips (fries) and then stir-frying them in a spicy, flavorful sauce.
Egg Pakora
Egg Pakora is a popular Indian and Nepali street food snack made by coating boiled eggs in a spiced gram flour (besan) batter and deep-frying them until crispy. It is commonly enjoyed as a teatime snack, appetizer, or party starter and accompanied by chutneys.
Eggplant Pakora (Baingan Pakora)
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.
Grapefruit Sadheko (Salad)
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.
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.
Mixed Vegetables Pakora
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
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
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 (Salad)
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)
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 (Kanda Bhaji)
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 (Salad)
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.
Paneer Pakora
Paneer Pakora is a popular North Indian deep-fried snack featuring soft cubes of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) coated in a savory, spiced gram flour (besan) batter. It is known for its crispy exterior and tender, moist interior, often served as an appetizer or tea-time snack with mint chutney or tomato chutney.
Peanut Sadheko (Salad)
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 (Aloo Pakora)
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.



















