Mero Dhangadhi

nepal:

uncommonjones:

untitled by Pug!

Photographer’s Note:
According to the Lonely Planet: “This wooden window has been called “deshay madu" in Nepali, which means ‘there is not another one like it’.“

Kathmandu, Nepal

“Deshay madu” is actually in the Newari language not Nepali. Also it’s “maru” not “madu”. This kind of window is usually known as “Deshay maru jhyall” which is a mix of the Newari and Nepali languages (jhyall meaning window in Nepali). 

nepal:

Chatpattey. My taste buds are going wild. 

Picture credit: smelly-kat

lostinthewhiteroom:

Gabe Scalise

Kathmandu

uliasaddog:

Nepal Tihar party: celebrating dogs loyalty and fruendship

Important announcement everyone: Tihar is now a party for dogs! Party!! Wow who knew?? 

But wait I thought Tihar was a Hindu festival celebrated for centuries and known also as the festival of lights? It is celebrated for multiple days, only one of which is Kukur puja, where dogs are worshiped because they are thought to be the messenger of Yamaraj, the god of death. The other days are Gai Puja (Cow worship) and Laxmi Puja (Worship of goddess Laxmi), Kaag Puja (Crow worship), Gobardhan Puja (or Mha Puja in the Newari community), and Bhai Tika (Brother’s day) on the last day. I thought it consisted of many unique traditions depending on what ethnic group is celebrating it, and even each household have their own traditions surrounding it? NOPE! WRONG! PARTY FOR DOGS!!!! I cannot wait to tell my entire family in Nepal about this Nepal Tihar party. 

jlmanningphotography:

Kathmandu//Nepal 

Rickshaw! 

Daal-Bhat recipe

nepal:

As you guys have probably realized by now, I’m a professional procrastinator (or just really busy..you choose). Here is the much awaited recipe for Daal-Bhat that was requested back in July.

This recipe gets the job done quite well. A couple of things though, you can just cook your rice in a rice cooker, if you have one. It’s much more efficient. And you may also use brown rice if you’re looking for a healthier option.

For the lentils, you can follow the recipe above, or you can do this:

1½ cups lentils (any kind)
4 to 5 cups of water (depends on your preferred consistency of liquid)
½ tsp turmeric
1 tsp garlic, minced
1-2 tbsp butter or ghee
¾ cup sliced onions
2 chillies (dried red chilies preferred) (depends on your preference)
Salt to taste

Wash lentils and soak for ~15 minutes. Transfer the lentils into a pot and add some water. Bring it to boil; let it boil for a while. Add all spices. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 20-30 minutes until lentils are soft and the consistency is similar to that of porridge. In a small pan heat the remaining of butter and fry the onions, chilies and garlic. Stir into the lentils few minutes before you stop boiling. Serve with rice.