Rice |
धान / चामल |
🍚 The King of Foods!
- This is the most important food in Nepal.
- Our favorite meal, "Dal Bhat," is made from rice. It gives us lots of energy to play!
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Maize / Corn |
मकै |
🌽 A Fun Snack!
- We love to eat roasted or boiled corn, especially when it rains.
- Its flour is also used to make a traditional dish called "Dhindo".
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Wheat |
गहुँ |
🍞 For Yummy Roti!
- Wheat is ground into flour to make delicious flatbreads like roti and chapati.
- It's a very important crop, especially in the Terai region.
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Millet |
कोदो |
💪 The Super Grain!
- This is a very strong and healthy grain that grows in the hills of Nepal.
- It gives a lot of energy and is also used to make "Dhindo".
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Potato |
आलु |
🍟 Everyone's Favorite!
- Almost everyone loves potatoes!
- We use them to make tasty curries, crispy fried chips, and many other delicious dishes.
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Lentils / Pulses |
दाल / गेडागुडी |
🍲 The 'Dal' in Dal Bhat!
- These are the amazing beans and peas that make the soup-like "Dal" we eat with rice.
- They are full of protein and help us grow strong.
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Mustard |
तोरी |
🌼 The Golden Oil!
- The tiny seeds of this plant give us mustard oil, which is used for cooking in nearly every Nepali kitchen.
- Its bright yellow flowers make the fields look beautiful.
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