Category: BLOG

The last king of the Shah dynasty

July 25, 2021July 25, 2021 Maya

The revolution in Nepal began on February 13, 1996. In ten years of the Nepalese civil war (1996-2006) more than 13,000 people were killed in battles, ambushes and raids, and pacification operations. At the end of the conflict, many rural areas were under the control of the rebels, and Katmandu was subject to frequent blockades and bomb attacks. The insurgents... Read More

Food Food recipes

Salad made of cheese and fruits

July 20, 2021July 24, 2021 Maya

One day we decided to buy many fruits, we bought watermelon, apples, pineapple and banana. I aimed to make some experiments on them and I discovered one really great recipe. I fried the pineapple, banana and apples and I didn’t think that it would be good doing the same with watermelon. But I did and it came out hard and not sweet.... Read More

Food Interesting facts

Chili Pepper in India

July 15, 2021July 19, 2021 Maya

Chili comes from regions of South America, and the Portuguese brought it to India. Essentially, Indians distinguish mostly green fresh chili – and several types of ground red chili pepper – hotter and milder, Kashmiri. The sale of fresh red chili peppers is rare. Most often it represents the paprika Capsicum anum, sometimes Capsicum frutescens. Nowadays in India, there are... Read More

Food Interesting facts

Hariyo Saag: Green leafy vegetables in Nepal

July 10, 2021July 11, 2021 Maya

Winter months – December, January, and February are the peak of the green vegetable season, from southern India to the Himalayas. Today I present a selection of salads, spinach, and greens available in the winter season on the market in Kathmandu. A typical Nepali meal consists of rice, daal – a sauce prepared based on one of the types of... Read More

Stories

The story of a woman who survived on Arctic Island

July 5, 2021July 5, 2021 Maya

In 1921, 23-year-old sewer Ada Blackjack boarded on an expedition to a distant Siberian island with four white men. They would face -50 degree temperatures, starvation, bears, and scurvy. Only one of them made it home. On September 16, 1921, Ada Blackjack watched as four white men planted a British flag on the shore of a desolate Siberian island. The... Read More

Food Interesting facts

Thali – Rice with whole set of sauces

July 1, 2021July 1, 2021 Maya

Thali means a plate with rice and a set of sauces that traditionally has to offer all five flavors. The word ‘thali’ means a plate in Hindi and Nepali. The dish under this name is offered throughout northern India and Nepal. Restaurants compete in the quantity – and of course, sometimes and in quality – of the sauces offered in... Read More

Culture Interesting facts

Nepali calendar – Bikram Sambat

June 28, 2021June 29, 2021 Maya

The Nepali calendar includes the Hindu calendar Bikram Sambat (Vikram Samvat) and the days of the week, days of the month, and anniversaries of the Gregorian calendar. The Nepalese calendar, Nepali Patro – also called Nepali Bikram Sambat, in short BS – means all national holidays, cultural and religious festivals of all ethnic groups of Nepal. It includes mainly Dashain,... Read More

Culture Food Health Interesting facts

Tulsi – holy basil

June 24, 2021June 22, 2021 Maya

Tulsi contains strong antioxidants, has antibacterial, antiviral, antidiabetic, antimalarial, antiallergic, adaptogenic, and immune properties, and also gives the beverage a refreshing but delicate taste. The plant shows great variation depending on the type of soil, rainfall, and the place where it grows. The growing environment affects the size of the herb, its strength, and medical efficiency. Tulasi has a sweet-sharp... Read More

Food

Nepali Garam Masala

June 21, 2021June 21, 2021 Maya

Here I present the most popular mixtures of spices used in Nepal, used daily in homes in the preparation of dishes. A mix of hot spices called “Garam Masala” is invariably still the favorite set of many masters, and mine too. It is used for dishes of Nepalese, Indian and European cuisine, especially those containing meat. As the name suggests... Read More

Culture Our stories

Celebrating Children’s Day in Krakow

June 17, 2021June 19, 2021 Maya

We were invited to join the Children’s Day organized by Krakow Culture Center, Podgórze Culture Center on the 5th of July 2021. As lockdown was not in power by that time there were many different celebrations all over Krakow. We didn’t know what we were invited to and how it will be. It was the celebration of Children’s day. It... Read More