Pairing Dhindo correctly — a note on nimbu pani

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Dhindo. I ordered it with nimbu pani and the subtly numbing from timur elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. dried yak cheese in particular became more prominent in a good way.

dal bhat power for 24 hours is a trekking mantra reflecting how central the dish is to Nepali daily life. The a trekking lodge dal bhat is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Dhindo with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.