Geographical division and food
editThe cuisine of the Nepal vary according to geographical region as, climate and soil type is distinct in each region and hence, food grown grown on these region differs from one another. Even though Nepal is small in size, it is rich in geographical diversity. The altitude in Nepal ranges from 60 m to 8848 m (highest point on earth , Mount Everest). The area of Nepal is dived into three region according to the altitude range : Mountain, Hilly and Terai (plain Lands).
Mountain region and food
editThe Himalayan region is not fertile as compared to other regions. Moreover, the climate is cold throughout the year with heavy snowfalls. [1] The food crops grown on this region are: Buckwheat, Millet, Naked Barley, common beans, high altitude rice. [2] Also, because of cold temperature, people often prefer hot and warm foods like: soup, thukkpa (ramen), strong tea, strong alcohols. The cattle raised in this region are Yak, chauries(yak and cow crossed) , Himalayan goats and sheeps. People raise these animals for meat, milk, cheese , and yogurt. [3]
Hilly region and food
editThe hilly region : food crop : cash crop : animals : moderate temperature
Terai region and food
editThe area of Nepal is divided into three region: Himalayan, Hilly and Terai(plains) and hot temperature. The ranking of this region according to it's soil fertility is: Terai , Hilly and Himalayan. The food crop gron in terai region are: , the cash crop grown in teri region are: All the mater from the mountains flows to terai and then India. Hence, fish is also one of the crop here. The cattle raised for food are :...