Sha Kampo
We cannot have a Tibetan recipe collection without Sha Kampo. Its one of my favorite treats of all time. Normally I have to wait for special supplies to come from my family in India and if I get really lucky, … Continue reading
Khabsey
It always feels good to have khabseys around – nice to eat and usually gives you the sense of something nice about to happen as they are usually made around the time of celebrations. But as my son says, why … Continue reading
Thenthuk
Thenthuk, a pasta in soup dish from Amdo, has now become a perennial favorite with Tibetans all across the globe. It is a simple dish that feeds the soul as well as the stomach. The popularity of this hearty soup … Continue reading
Shogo Shabril
This is a favorite dish from my childhood. Kunsang Tse Machen la used to make this, and he called it Shogo Momo. But I’m going to call it Shogo Shabril as most people get confused when you say momo as … Continue reading
Shabaley
Shabaley With Tibetans everywhere, including those in my household, humming the Shabaley song, it would be more than appropriate to post a recipe for Shabaley, giving thanks to our ancestors who created this yummy thing called Shabaley. I don’t think I … Continue reading
Bho-ja
What better way to start out a cold winter morning, than with a cup of delicious Bho-ja. It’s warming, it’s comforting, and I love its distinct aroma. We make bho-ja regularly in our home for my son who just loves … Continue reading
Amdo Bhaley
Today, I am posting my recipe for Amdo Bhaley. Traditionally, Amdo bread is cooked by placing the bread dough in hot sand in the hearth. I am told that the bread baked in this fashion is delicious and never got burnt; … Continue reading
Tibetan Pot Roast
Sha Dhok Tsoe (Rang Kho Rang Sim) This style of cooking meat is called “Rang Kho Rang Sim” meaning its cooked in its own juices thus retaining all its flavors. Tibetans love eating boiled meat and the word “Rang Kho … Continue reading
Lephing – Spicy Mung Bean Cake
I’ll like to start this foodblog with Lephing as this is one recipe that everyone asks me for. An all time favorite tibetan streetfood, Lephing is sold on the streets of Lhasa, Tibet’s capital city and Dharamsala, where the Dalai Lama lives in … Continue reading
