Cooking class, Garden of Dreams, and Naira's Birthday

Another happy trip to Kathmandu, Nepal. This time I attended the Nepal Cooking School with Naira and Anu. Went to the Garden of Dreams, which was amazing and a good spot to get away from the city life even though it's located in the city. We capped it off by celebrating my girlfriend's birthday. A lot of fun. Here are the recipes from the cooking class:
Thunk-Noodle Soup
Serves- 2
Ingredients:
For the soup: • 1 tbsp oil
• 1 tbsp garlic, minced
• Green chilli to taste
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 1 cup cabbage, chopped
• 1 small carrot
• Salt, to taste
• Red chilli powder to taste
• 1 tbsp garam masala (see recipe) • 1⁄2 tsp chicken masala (Optional) • 3 cups water
• 5 sprigs cilantro, chopped
• Note: Add chicken cubes or eggs (as
preferred) Add vegetable of your choice
For the Noodles:
• approx.150gmTibetannoodles/Ricenoodles • 3 cups water
• 1 tsp oil
• 1⁄2 tsp salt
Thukpa is a popular soup in the northern Himalayan region of Nepal. Fragrant, hearty and simple to prepare, this satisfying soup recipe is an easy midweek winter warmer.
Method:
In a pressure cooker, heat oil on medium heat and add garlic and green chillies, cook for 30 seconds. Add in onions and cook till translucent and soft, stirring frequently. (Add chicken cubes or eggs if using). Add in tomatoes and cabbage and cook till the vegetables are soft. Add in dry spices - salt, red chilli powder, Garam Masala and cook for 30 seconds. If you have chicken Masala, add it along with the dry spices. Add Water and close the pressure cooker and cook for 2 whistles.
Allow the pressure to release and once safe, open and add chopped cilantro. Adjust the spices as needed.
For the Noodles:
Boil the water and add salt. Add in noodles and cook as per package directions. Once done, drain all the water and mix in the oil
For Assembly:
In a deep bowl, add in half the cooked Noodles and pour in half the soup. Garnish with Cilantro.
2 Mas Ko Bara
Ingredients:
• 1 1⁄2 cups black lentils • 1tbsp.freshginger,crushed
• 1/8 tsp asafoetida powder • 2 green chillies (optional) • 1 1⁄2 tsp salt, or to taste • 2 cups oil for deep frying
Aloo Chop
Method:
Soak the lentils in cold water overnight and then rinse to remove the black seed coats. Drain well, put into electric blender and grind it finely, adding only as much water as is necessary to facilitate blending. Make a thick, smooth paste. Add ginger, asafoetida, green chillies, salt and blend until it becomes white and light. With wet hands form mixture into flat patties and drop them into hot oil. Turn them with a spoon until they are light golden brown, then drain on paper towel. Serve Hot.
03 Chicken Momo
Ingredients:
Portion Size: 15 pcs
• 200gms ground chicken
• 1 small onion (chopped)
• 1 tbsp sunflower oil
• 2 tbsp spring onion (chopped)
• 2 bunches coriander, finely chopped
• 11⁄2tspsalt
• 1 tsp momo masala
• 1⁄2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1⁄2 tsp ginger
• 1⁄2 tsp garlic
• 1 tsp soya sauce
Method:
For dough:
1 cup plain flour Water: as needed
For dough, in a bowl, mix the flour and water to form a firm and soft dough. Set aside to rest.
For Filling:
mix the ground chicken in a bowl along with the spices and
herbs and mix well to combine all the ingredients together.
For Assembly:
Take the rested dough and roll into small balls and flatten it
with a rolling pin to create a thin, flat and round shape. Take a small portion of meat mixture and put in the center of the dough. Wrap it over making sure you conceal the dough patty so that no meat comes out. Repeat this process.
Boil water in a momo streamer, once the water comes to a boil, oil the momo shelf so that the momos won’t stick as they cook. Place the momos at the top shelf of the streamer, making sure none of them touch each other. Cook the momo for 15 minutes. Serve while hot.

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I’m glad you enjoyed it.

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Wow! It is so fun joining a cooking class! And happy birthday to Naira!

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Yes, I also enjoy cooking classes. Thanks for your nice words for Naira.

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Thanks so much. It was your special day ❤️❤️

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😊😊

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Thanks so much!