Festivals of Nepal : Teej


Teej is a Hindu festival celebrated by women in the month of September/ October. The festival is observed for three days. On the first day, married women fast for the longevity and prosperity of their husband and unmarried women fast hoping for a good husband. The other two days are followed by ritual puja to make Lord Shiva happy.
It is celebrated by singing and dancing. Women dress in red Saris and wear different ornaments. And,  they gather together to dance and sing about womanhood. They visit their relatives and enjoy various sweets before and after the fast.

Popular posts from this blog

Fruits of Nepal: Common Names in Nepali and English

Image
Looking for fruit names in Nepali and English? This list pairs common Nepali names, such as kera (banana), aanp (mango) and lapsi (Nepalese hog plum), with English equivalents and market photographs. Roman spellings and local names vary by region. Use the names as a starting point and confirm the fruit with the seller when shopping. Lists of most common fruits of Nepal (Nepali-English) (Phalphulharu) Aanp - Mango Ainselu - Raspberry (yellow, red, black) Alubukhara - Plum Amalaa  - Gooseberry Ambaa or Ammaa - Guava Anaar - Pomegrante Angoor - Grape Anjir - Fig Aru – Peach Bayar - Indian Plum, Chinese Date Bel - Wood Apple Bhogate -Pummelo, Pomilo Bhuin Katahar – Pineapple Bimiro – Citron Chaaksi -  Mild Orange Chutro – Barberry Chinia Naspaati – Chinese Pear Daakh – Grape Daarim – Pomegranate Haade Bayer - Bead Plum Haade Okhar - Thick-shell black walnut Haluaabed - Persimmon Jaamun – Black Plum, Java Plum Junaar - Junar Orange Jyaamir - Lemon (very...
Read more » For more Details

Black Cardamom - Alainchi | Mostly used Nepali Spices

Image
Fresh Black Cardamom , Black Pods - Thulo Sukumel , Nepali Alainchi - (अलैंची, ठूलो सुकुमेल) A typical  Nepali  version of garam masala contains (with Hindi names in parenthesis): Fennel  (saunf) Black and white peppercorns  (marich) Cloves  (laung) Cinnamon  or  cassia bark  (dalchini) Mace (outer covering of nutmeg)  (javitri) Black and green cardamom pods  (alaichi) Cumin  (zeera) Coriander  (dhania) Nepal is one of the largest growers of black cardamom . Native to sub-Himalayan region, black cardamom is the dried fruit of a perennial herbaceous plant of the ginger family.  Apart from its usage in India, Nepal and other Asian countries, black cardamom is not very common.   Some people describe black cardamom as an inferior substitute to green cardamom, but it is considered a valuable spice in Nepal.  When cooked with this spice, it enhances and intensifies the taste of food wit...
Read more » For more Details

Tori Ko Tel in English: Mustard Oil in Nepali Cooking

Image
Tori ko tel (तोरीको तेल) means mustard oil in English. It is oil pressed from mustard seeds and is known for its distinctive pungent aroma. This guide explains the name, its place in Nepali cooking, what to check on a bottle, and the mill photographs preserved in this article. Names at a glance Term Meaning तोरीको तेल — tori ko tel Mustard oil तोरी — tori Mustard तेल — tel Oil भुटेको तोरीको तेल — bhuteko tori ko tel Oil pressed from roasted mustard seeds How it is used in Nepal Mustard oil features in Nepali cooking, including achar, sandheko dishes and cooked vegetables. Its aroma contributes to the finished dish. Recipes and household preferences vary; the label and intended use of the particular product matter. Buying mustard oil: check the label Choose a sealed, clearly labelled product with manufacturer details and a date. Check whether the product is intended for food use where you live. Do not use a bottle labelled for external use only in food. Follow the manufacturer’s storag...
Read more » For more Details