Dhindo
Dhindo (Nepali: ढिँडो 
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| Course | Meal |
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| Place of origin | Nepal |
| Region or state | Nepal and Neighboring region of Nepal who is culturally link with Nepalese people such as Darjeeling district and Sikkim of India, Tibet, Bhutan, Burma |
| Main ingredients | water, white flour, buckwheat, vegetables, etc. |
 Cookbook: Dhindo  Media: Dhindo |
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Dhindo is traditionally prepared from buckwheat or millet but wheat, corn flour is common as well. In fact, one could make Dhindo from any grain as long as its ground into flour as the recipe is simple.The utensil of choice is "Phalame Tapke" (Iron pan). A narrow iron spatula is used to stir the thick mix and is called, "Dabilo". It makes stirring easier.
Contents
Method of PreparationEdit
(serves two people)
Ingredients:
- 1 litre water
- 250g flour
- 20ml ghee or butter (optional)
Directions: Bring water to boil. Slowly add flour to the water, while stirring with a cooking spoon. Add ghee and keep stirring the mixture constantly for 5–7 minutes. Once the mix reaches a consistency where a wooden spatula can be stuck and remains where it is, Dhindo is fully cooked.[2]
How to eatEdit
Dhindo is eaten by making a small ball with one's fingers, dipping it in a cool liquid (lentil soup or milk or gundruk) and swallowed. It is not chewed as Dhindo is made of millet, sticks between teeth, and is hot at the time of consumption.
See alsoEdit
ReferencesEdit
- ^ "What is Dhido". weallnepali.com. Weallnepali. Retrieved 30 January 2014.
- ^ "How to make Dhido". weallnepali.com. Weallnepali. Retrieved 30 January 2014.