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Food
Nepali culture is very similar to the cultures of Tibet, and India, which borders
to the south. There are similarities in clothing, language and food. A typical Nepali
meal is dal-bhat - boiled dal served with rice and vegetables, and some spicy
relish. This is consumed twice daily, once in the morning and again after sunset.
Between these main meals, snacks such as chiura (beaten rice) and tea are
consumed. Apart meat, eggs, and fish are considered a treat. In the mountainous
region the staple diet are based on wheat, maize, millet and potatoes. Millet-based
alcoholic drinks known as "Tongba" and other cereal based alcohol are popular, including
chhaang and the distilled rakshi. The Newar community enjoys its own
special Newari cuisine.
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