Many Americans think of only a handful of countries when they hear the word Mediterranean. But that sea is surrounded by a diverse set of peoples and cuisines that have been blending — deliciously — for millennia.

Rinse the rice and urad dal in a mesh strainer. Place it in a bowl and add fenugreek seeds. Soak it in water for 2 to 4 hours. While draining it afterward, reserve some amount of water.

Thekuwa is a special ceremonial and cultural dish of Maithili communities in southern plains of Nepal and prepared as a revered offering to God during the Chhat festival.

A week-long food festival, hosted by the Kathmandu Marriott Hotel, celebrates the rich and delightful flavors of the Mewar and Marwar cuisines.

Sonam Losar is one of the important festivals of Tamang communities. Also known as New Year, Tamang celebrates the day by consuming various traditional Tamang cuisines

Kathmandu has transformed into a melting pot of diverse cultural practices.  The concentrated traditions of the entire stretch of Nepal has allowed an assortment of cuisines to find fame in the valley. Though renowned for the indigenous recipes of Kathmandu’s original inhabitants, the capital still flaunts a plethora of cuisines from the diversified cultures that have established their own prominence in the valley.

KATHMANDU, May 8: A recipe collection of typical Nepali cuisines was launched amid a function in Kathmandu on Monday.

Foods are the reflection of culture and history. Globalizing them would ensure an access to learn and acknowledge diverse culture via cuisines while also bridging the gaps between countries across the globe.