Main Crops of Nepal || नेपालका मुख्य बालीहरू

Main Crops of Nepal
English Name Nepali Name Why It's Important (For Kids)
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!
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".
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.
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".
Potato आलु 🍟 Everyone's Favorite!
  • Almost everyone loves potatoes!
  • We use them to make tasty curries, crispy fried chips, and many other delicious dishes.
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.
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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