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Makai Ko Dhendo

Cultural Context

Makai Ko Dhendo, a traditional dish from Nepal, highlights the importance of corn in the local diet, especially in rural areas. This dish is often enjoyed during festivals or family gatherings, symbolizing warmth and community. Today, variations can be found in many parts of the world, adapting to local tastes while maintaining its comforting essence.

NepaliNPmain
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 onion
2 tomatoes
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon gram masala
1 teaspoon salt
0 lb dry meat
2 cups water
1 cup Tsampa
1 cup Gundruk
3 cloves garlic
2 green chilies
1 cup Makai Tsampa
1 cup cooked vegetables
1/2 cup raddish pickle
2 round chilies

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers provide flavor without the heat.

peas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Edamame adds protein while mixed vegetables are more economical.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley offers a similar flavor profile.

1

Chop the ingredients needed for the recipe.

2

Fry chopped onion in a pan until brown.

3

Add chopped tomato to the pan and stir.

4

Season with 1 tsp of turmeric and 1 tsp of gram masala, then add salt and stir.

5

Add dry meat to the pan and stir nicely.

6

Pour in 1/2 cup of water and cook until the meat is done and the water has dried up.

7

On another side, boil water for Senkong (Dhendo) and add some Tsampa to it.

8

Boil the Tsampa until cooked.

9

Prepare Gundruk by adding it to the boiled water with garlic and chili.

10

Stir Gundruk properly; it can be eaten directly or fried for better taste.

11

For Senkong, add salt according to taste and check the meat to ensure it's cooked.

12

Once the water has dried from the meat, add chili paste if desired for spice.

13

Finally, add Makai Tsampa and stir continuously for 3 to 4 minutes until it forms a ball.

14

Add all the cooked vegetables to the mixture and serve with Raddish pickle and round chili on the side.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmashingsautéing

Equipment Needed

large potmixing bowlforkpanknifecutting board

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

vegetariangluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

Corn DhendoMakai Dhendo

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