Pork Choila or Baigun Bharta with Pea Pulao

by Ali Rusta-Sallehy

Choila is a typical Newari dish and considered as the necessary part of any festival. It has developed over centuries among the Newar people living in the Kathmandu valley, rich with spices. This version includes diced pork marinated,oven roasted charbroiled in Nepali spices and herbs.

Vegetarian option is Baigun Bharta
Grilled eggplant cooked with onions, tomatoes, various Spices, cooked to perfection. (Vegetarian, vegan, Gluten-Free Nut-Free Shellfish-Free Egg-Free)

All meals include Pea Pulao - Basmati rice cooked with peas and cardamomo,bay leaves and spices. (Vegan, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Soy-Free)

Family meals (for 4 or 6) also include Yellow Dal
Yellow lentils cooked tempered with garlic, cumin, ginger and spices and finished with Nepalese Homemade Ghee. (Vegan, vegetarian, Gluten-Free Nut-Free Soy-Free)

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