Thakali set

The Thakali are a group of people who are originally from the Thak Khola area of Nepal’s Mustang District. Locally farmed buckwheat, barley, millet, rice, maize, and dal are the main ingredients of thakali meal. Additionally, dried and crushed buckwheat leaves are used to make a type of dal. Gundruk, ghee, and other unique pickles are also included. All of these foods make up the thakali meal as a whole. The basics of thakali meal are lentils, rice, and vegetables (dal-bhat-tharkari), plus masu (meat) for non-vegetarians. However, contemporary thakali restaurants also serve thukpa and mo-mos (meat dumplings) (noodle soup). As an appetizer, basic curry and buckwheat finger chips (kachhyamba) may occasionally be served with buckwheat breads (such as chapatis or pancakes). Desserts include phopké or sweet curd (fermented rice).