Is Nepal vegan friendly? Yes! Nepal is one of the many destinations where vegans need not worry about limited food choices. This is partly thanks to the location: – situated in the lap of the Himalayas, the country is blessed with fertile soil and abundant greenery, and thus the Nepalese enjoy a rich plant-based diet. It’s also partly thanks to culture: – following the dictates of their religion, a portion of the Hindu and Buddhist population follow a strict vegan (or vegetarian) diet. Being Vegan In Nepal Nepalese Plant-Based Diet: Fit for a Vegan Here are some examples of vegan nepalese foods: Dal, bhaat, tarkaari or lentil soup, rice, and vegetable curry are the staple of Nepalese cuisine. Green leafy vegetables like mustard greens, spinach, amaranth, bok choy, and the tender edible leaves and stems of seasonal vegetables (pumpkin, chayote, etc.) are fried or blanched with aromatic spices and herbs. Protein-rich broth made from pulses like kidney beans, black-eyed peas, chickpeas,