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Newari: native people of Kathmandu

November 4, 2021April 17, 2022 Maya

The Newaries are originall residents of the Kathmandu Valley and the surrounding districts. It can not be said, however, that the population of the Newar is a tribal population of a particular race with simple ethnic roots, such as Magar, Gurung or Kiranti. Basically, it can be stated that the Newari people are the cross between Indians (Arya) and Tibetans... Read More

Food recipes

Omlet ala pizza

October 28, 2021April 17, 2022 Maya

As I wanted to make something like pizza and as my father wanted egg breakfast I took this oportunity to do my favorite thing – cooking. Preparation: Peel and cut vegetables in small pieces. Put on pan oil or ghee and add vegetables on a small medium flame and stir every minute. Put eggs into a small pot and add... Read More

Food Health

Sichuan pepper

October 21, 2021April 17, 2022 Maya

A bunch of fresh green berries bought at a market in Canacona may look too tasty to think of it as a spice. If you tempt yourself to try one, the itchy and burning feeling in your mouth will make you, want to, drink water for a few next hours, which I experienced personally, but only after one and a half... Read More

Culture Interesting facts

They are not deities or gods

October 10, 2021April 17, 2022 Maya

Before the advent of Abraham religion, the concept of GOD – as such, in the Abraham understanding – did not exist. Although we are used to the fact that various Eastern Asian figures in polytheistic cultures presented by gold or copper figures, statues, and monuments or wall drawings in Hindu temples are called deities or gods. But this is a... Read More

Interesting facts Our stories

Always says “Yes”

October 5, 2021April 17, 2022 Maya

Here is one funy fact about Indians, the ones that live in the smaller cities or villages, is that they almost always answer “Yes”. I’m talking about Indians that have seen a white person only few times in life and know little English or at all. You ask a man “Can you show me the way to this hotel?” You... Read More

Culture Interesting facts Our stories

Culture of Bauls

October 4, 2021April 17, 2022 Maya

The culture of Western Bengal in its natural meaning is first of all the creation of Bauls, mystics so old that one can find their connection with not only religions but also the sciences that are commonly called esoteric. It seems that the whole ancient Asiatic culture originates or is interconnected with this culture of ancient travelers. And the most interesting... Read More

Food Interesting facts

Spices in India

September 30, 2021April 17, 2022 Maya

The basics of Indian cuisine is its specific spices and their combinations in dishes. The aroma of Indian spices is notorious enough, I will just add that it is worth visiting the regional fair, because they are usually solelling fresh spices, which aroma has surprised me many times, despite the culinary experience. I cataloged the spices and herbs used in... Read More

Food recipes

Roti – fried breads recipe

September 25, 2021October 12, 2023 Maya

When 8 eggs bought from the store land unexpectedly on the ground … … our neighbor said she would show us how to make roti. This is a kind of bread fried in oil. Sometimes with egg, sometimes without. My roti made according to the instructions of the neighbor pleases me the most. She recommends eating it with vegetable curry.... Read More

Food Interesting facts

Vidanga and other miracles of Ayurveda

September 20, 2021April 17, 2022 Maya

In India, where parasites are common, it is good to remember that people with weaker digestive systems are more susceptible to parasitic infections. It is not difficult to get an infection, and the conditions for development are important for the parasite. Intestinal parasites excellently develop on undigested food. Ultimately, the host suffers from weakening and degeneration. That’s why Ayurveda uses hot... Read More

Food recipes

Masala dosa – Indian breakfast

September 14, 2021May 8, 2022 Maya

Masala dosa with chutney. To make dough for idli and dosa, Indians use a special type of rice called idli rice. Basically, the dough for both dishes, mentioned above, is the same, the difference is only in density – dough for dosa should be slightly thiner. Living in India, you can – instead of exploring the secrets of the culinary... Read More