Here is a guide to the different kinds of salt commonly called for in recipes. I mostly use table salt in my cooking, but many other bloggers and cookbook authors prefer kosher salt or suggest ...

Pahadi namak has a bold and slightly pungent flavour, with herbal and garlicky undertones that give dishes an instant lift.

The harsh terrain and climate of the Himalayas mean the local communities have to come up with ingenious ways of sustenance. In the kitchen, seasonal fruits and vegetables are pickled and fermented.

These traditional Himalayan soups are a popular, healthy dish enjoyed in the upper regions of Nepal during the cold winter days to keep warm, according to Jewel of Himalaya owner Nuru Sherpa. Just ...