Swan pukā is a traditional Nepalese dish originating from the Kathmandu Valley. This specialty of the Newar community consists of goat lungs that are filled with a spicy batter, boiled, cut into slices, and then pan-fried. This dish is typically prepared for feasts and similar special occasions.
Swan pukā is served after the main course and before dessert. Nowadays, it can also be found in local eateries and restaurants.
Phokso fry is a traditional Nepalese dish consisting of fried goat lungs. The lungs must be fresh and properly cleaned. They are filled with a batter of flour, eggs, turmeric, coriander, cumin, chili powder, salt, garlic, and ginger. The trachea is sealed with a small potato piece, then tied with a kitchen string.
The lungs are then cooked, sliced, and fried in oil on both sides until crispy and golden brown. Before serving, the fried lungs are sprinkled with salt, chili powder, and cumin powder. The dish is always served hot.
Pukala is an unusual, traditional Nepalese dish consisting of boiled and fried water buffalo meat. The dish is especially popular in the Kathmandu Valley. A variety of meat such as liver, tripe, spleen, kidneys, pancreas, and small intestines is boiled in water, sliced into smaller pieces, then fried in pans.
Pukala is an important staple during various festivals and weddings, traditionally consumed after the main course and before dessert.
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