Kubhindo (Ash-gourd), or bhuyi-faasi in Newa language, is a native vegetable of Nepal but largely underutilized and neglected. The outer skin is covered with ash color powdery substance – the reason why it is called an ash-gourd. In Newa language, bhuyi means white and faasi means pumpkin. I remember eating this gourd more frequently when I was young but it is even … <a href="https://rana-tharu.org/sundried-ash-gourd-curry-sukeko-kubhindo-ko-tarkari/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read

Tharu are the ethnic indigenous communities from southern foothills and inner Terai of Nepal. They have very rich and diverse food culture. The food culture and cuisine vary according to the regions they live. The food culture is largely characterized by the fertile flooded plains, forests, and environment they live in. Rice is the major … <a href="https://rana-tharu.org/tharu-cuisines-and-delicacies/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read

Ponder over the alliteration – Tharu and daru (alcohol). Don’t they resemble? Of course, Devanagari, the script imposed on the Tharus has juxtaposed the two letters “थ (tha)” and “द (da)”. So, if you go by the script, Tharu is followed by daru. With the passing time, daru has preceded Tharu. Now, wherever daru goes, … <a href="https://rana-tharu.org/why-tharus-drink-daru/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read