Dhikri | |
Place Of Origin: | Madhesh Province, Nepal |
Associated Cuisine: | Nepalese cuisine |
Creator: | Tharu and Madhesi people |
Type: | Cake |
Dhikri is a Nepalese steamed rice cake primarily prepared by the Tharu people and Madheshi people of southern Nepal. It is an essential food for the Maghi festival. It is also served in other festivals such as Dashain and Chhath.[1]
It is prepared by making a dough with warm water and rice flour. The dough is given a shape of sausage. It is then steamed by placing a cotton cloth over it. It is served with spicy pickles, lentil soup or curry.[2] [3]