Backpacking India 70/129: Cooking with a Nepali girl - Spicy Nepali chicken curry Nepali kitchen food

Backpacking India 70/129: Cooking with a Nepali girl - Spicy Nepali chicken curry Nepali kitchen food

When talking about India, many might think of its cultural diversity, bustling big cities, or spicy Indian food. But on this trip, mr.hotsia had a special opportunity to enter the simple kitchen of a Nepali girl to learn how to make authentic Nepali food that blends local flavors and ingredients in a simple way, yet full of complex tastes like the spicy Nepali chicken curry, which gave me a new perspective on the region's cuisine.

This journey was not limited to big cities or well-known tourist spots. I chose to delve into rural areas or small communities hidden in northern India, where Nepali people often live harmoniously alongside Indians. The culture here is diverse and very interesting.

I met a Nepali girl in a small house in a quiet village surrounded by fields and mountains stretching as far as the eye can see. She was simple, kind, and invited me into her kitchen to learn how to make their traditional spicy chicken curry.

In that small kitchen, I saw fresh ingredients from the backyard garden, including fresh vegetables, onions, garlic, and spices that were hot but not overpowering. The cooking technique was not complicated but focused on simmering and carefully blending spices to achieve a deep and balanced flavor.

The spicy Nepali chicken curry I tasted had heat from chili and various spices but also a gentle sweetness from fresh coconut milk and vegetables added together. This dish was served with hot steamed rice, making it feel warm and comforting like home.

This experience reminded me of many trips I have taken in India, such as when I visited Namchi in the Sikkim mountain region, where local food and Buddhist culture blend harmoniously.Namchi tripI also remember the peaceful atmosphere at Samdruptse Statue or Buddha Park, where there was a very delicious momo (Momo) stall, a dish originating from Nepali and Tibetan people.

While many travelers only visit big cities like Bangalore or Bengaluru, which I have written about inBackpacking Bangalorea city full of technology and development, for me, experiencing local lifestyles and food like this is what truly connects me to India.

In the Nepali girl's kitchen, I learned that food is not just about survival but a story passed down from grandparents, a language that deeply communicates love, care, and community.

Her spicy Nepali chicken curry reminded me of stories from my trip to Darjeeling, which I wrote about inJourney to Darjeelinga nearby region with similar culture and cuisine, each place having slight differences based on geography and local lifestyles.

If you have a chance to visit northern India or Nepali communities in India, don't miss trying and learning to cook this food yourself, because it's not just about taste but truly experiencing the heart of the people here.

For those who want to see the atmosphere and steps of making spicy Nepali chicken curry from mr.hotsia's perspective, I recommend watching this video clip.Backpacking India 70/129: Cooking with a Nepali girl - Spicy Nepali chicken curry Nepali kitchen foodwhich will show you both images and sounds conveying the sincerity of the cook and the warmth of a Nepali home in India.

Finally, mr.hotsia's journey is not just about visiting famous places but absorbing lifestyles and cultures through food and local people I meet. This is why India has endless charm, and every time I travel, I always want to return to experience these small, sincere corners again.