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Terms in Nepali 31-40 of 118

chiura

[Nepali]

Flaked, pressed or beaten rice.

chiya

[Nepali]

Tea

chuquander

[Nepali]

Beetroot (US: beets)

chyaapi

[Nepali]

Chives

chyau

[Nepali]

Large white field mushroom, with a cap anything from 5 (2") to 15 cm (6") in diameter.

dahi

[Nepali]

Yoghurt. Curds. Yoghurt is used in Indian kitchens to tenderise meat and as a sour creaming agent. It can be used in either sweet or savoury dishes.

dal

[Nepali]

Lentils, generally husked and split. It also applies to the dishes commonly made with them. They do not need soaking.

dalchini

[Nepali]

Cinnamon

dhaniya geda

[Nepali]

Husked coriander (US: cilantro) seeds. This aromatic spice has a pungent, slightly lemony flavour.

dundo ko saag

[Nepali]

Chinese chives. Larger than chives and with a slightly garlicky flavour. They are used in the same way as chives.