Our awesome landlord Arjun had us over for the feast last night, instructing us on how to cook everything he prepared for us. In total there were ten dishes. We’re talking a whirlwind tour of Nepali food – and every dish was better than the last. Piro Aloo was served as a cold snack, [...]
Those of you who live within reach of a supermarket that offer you exotic food choices such as fresh mozzarella, frozen pizzas, cool whip and tortillas should count yourselves a lucky bunch, indeed. Kathmandu markets supply a surprisingly good array of food but miss the mark when it comes to international food (and yes, I [...]
Choley (Chickpeas in sauce) – to be eaten with rice 500 Grams Dried Chickpeas 4 Medium Onions, Finely chopped 1 ½ Tsp Ginger and Garlic Paste (2 cloves garlic and same amount of ginger, crushed together) 4 Medium Tomatoes, boiled for 2 minutes, peeled and ground in the blender to make a puree 4 [...]
Aloo Gobhi (Serves 6-7 people) 1 Head Cauliflower 4 Medium Potatoes 4 Tbsp Vegetable oil ½ Tsp Cumin seeds 2 Tsp Fresh Ginger, chopped 2 Tsp Garlic, chopped ¼ Tsp Turmeric powder ¼ Tsp Red Chili powder 1 Tsp Coriander Powder 1 Tsp Salt ½ Tsp Garam Masala (a spice packet you should be [...]
You know the saying, “to fly by the seat of your pants?” Well, that's been our philosophy for most of our adult lives – before and after meeting, falling in love and marrying. We're now taking that idea on an extended round-the-world trip. Follow us as we share the good, the bad and the downright nasty of life on the road.
