12 (Nepalese)

List by: atasneem, created: 05 Jan 2021, updated: 05 Jan 2021 Public: Users can add dishes

Sikkim is a state in India, near Nepal, Bhutan and China. The foods there are very different because of the fusion of the neighbouring country. Here is the list of dishes from Sikkim, India.

1. Kinema Curry

(Indian) (Nepalese)

Kinema Curry is a Nepali and northeast Indian dish made of fermented soybean. This protein-rich superfood is also a good source of soluble fibers and vitamins. The main ingredients are kinema, onion, green chilly, tomato, salt.

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2. Gundruk

(Indian) (Nepalese)

Gundruk is a fermented leafy green vegetable and a popular food in Nepal, and it is claimed to be one of the national dishes. It is popular not only in Nepal but also in Gorkhali or Nepalese diaspora households worldwide. Wikipedia

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3. Dhindo

(Nepalese)

It is a traditional food of Nepal. It is similar to halva or polenta, made by boiling hot water and continuously mixing and stirring corn flour and other grains like buckwheat. It is still eaten as a main meal in various part of Nepal. Dhindo has been a staple food of most rural and middle mountain-area people of Nepal, especially in dry areas where rice or wheat crops are difficult to grow. This dish is a nutrient powerhouse and is …

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4. Bamboo Shoot Curry

Tama Curry (Indian)

Bamboo Shoot Curry also is known as Tama curry is a northeast Indian dish particularly in Sikkim. It is prepared with bamboo shoots, turmeric powder, methi seeds, red chilly. It is usually served with rice. It is mostly eaten during lunch and dinner.

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5. Chhurpi Soup

(Nepalese)

Chhurpi soup is a traditional soup of Sikkim, Darjeeling, Nepal and Tibet and is widely served during many occasions. Chhurpi is a fermented dairy product prepared from cow or yak milk. It is a traditional cottage cheese which gives a texture of a white soft mass with a mild sour taste

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6. Sel Roti

Sael Roti (Indian) (Nepalese)

Sel Roti is a Nepali traditional homemade, sweet, ring-shaped.It is sweet bread made from ground rice, banana, and sugar.

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7. Dal Bhat

Dal Chawal (Bangladeshi) (Indian) (Nepalese)

Dal Bhat is a traditional meal from the Indian subcontinent, popular in many areas of Nepal, Bangladesh and India. It consists of steamed rice and a cooked lentil soup called dal.

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8. Sinki

(Nepalese)

Sinki is a traditional dish of Sikkim. The radish roots are chopped and put into bamboo and pressed over with straw. This bamboo is covered with vegetation and mud for about a month, and bacteria do the miracle. This month-long prepared Sinki can now stay fresh for a year and is ready to be used in stews and soups. Sinki soup is very famous and is delicious. It can also be used as a pickle and eaten with parathas and …

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9. Sha Phaley

Shabhaley (-Tibetan-)

Tibetan dish of bread stuffed with seasoned beef and cabbage, which is then fashioned into semi-circular or circular shapes and which according to regional variations is either deep fried or pan fried like pot stickers.

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10. Phagshapa

(Nepalese)

Phagshapa is a strip of pork fat which is stewed with dry chillies and radish. A spicy and tangy endeavour of this Sikkimese dish is rich in proteins and is made of no oil.

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11. Thukpa

(Nepalese)

Thukpa is a Nepalese hot noodle soup, containing pieces of meat and vegetables. Thukpa is a Tibetan noodle soup. It originated in the eastern part of Tibet. This wintry delicacy is popular in Kathmandu and other mountainous regions of Nepal, Thukpa takes influences from both Tibet and China, and is often seen eaten alongside momo. The carefully seasoned meat stock gives the dish a very pleasant aroma, meat toppings reflect the fauna of Nepal, and can range from goat, and …

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12. Momo

mog mog, dumpling (Indian) (Nepalese) (-Tibetan-)

Momo is a type of steamed bun with some form of filling. Momo has become a traditional delicacy in Nepal, Tibet and among Nepalese/Tibetan communities in Bhutan, as well as Sikkim state and Darjeeling district of India. It is one of the most popular fast foods in Nepal. Momos have also spread to other countries like United States (some parts), UK and India. A simple white-flour-and-water dough is generally preferred to make the outer momo covering. Meat, vegetables, cheese, mashed …

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