Kohdauri, An Awadhi gift of the winters

Falgun, the month of happiness. As we brace for the sweltering summer heat and floody monsoon, our mothers and grandmothers are busy ensuring that our meals remain delicious in the terrible weathe...

Sikali Jatra: A window to our cultural heritage

The Sikali Jatra is a festival celebrated in the historical city of Lalitpur, specifically in the village of Khokana. This jatra is held in honor of the goddess Sikali, also known as "Ajima" or th...

A Day with Strength TogetHER

"I am not Enough" is a common feeling that adolescent girls face in our country. There are many reasons behind this, including societal expectations, mindsets, and surroundings that inundate girls...

The Black Gold of Nepal

My first encounter with Alainchi/Big cardamon/Black cardamom/Badi Elaichi was a rather confusing one. You see, my mother used the powdered version of it, so I didn’t see the real fruit…

The Unexplored Awadhi Cuisine of Nepal

Bukni, Bharua, aaloo tikki, nimona, rikwach, and bafauri. Which one of these dishes have you tasted? Let me guess, aaloo tikki. These are but a small part of the plethora…