Dhido is a traditional Nepali dish made from buckwheat, millet, or cornflour. It's a basic, filling, and nutritious meal, usually taken with a variety of side dishes like vegetables, meat, or curry. Here is one such recipe to prepare Dhido at home:
Ingredients
- Buckwheat Flour: 1 cup, or Millet / Cornflour
- Water: 3 cups
- Ghee: 1-2 tsp, optional, for flavor
- Salt: to taste
Instructions
Boil the Water:
- In a deep, heavy-bottomed pot, boil 3 cups of water.
- Adding a little salt in the water is optional.
Add the Flour:
- Once the water comes to a boil, lower the heat to low.
- Gradually start adding the buckwheat flour or millet/cornflour to the boiling water. Add small portions of it continuously stirring with a wooden spoon or a whisk so as to prevent lumps.
Cook the Dhido:
- When all the flour has been added, continue stirring the mixture non-stop. The mixture is going to start thickening since flour will begin to absorb available water.
- Simmer over low heat for about 10-15 minutes, frequently stirring. Dhido will start to pull away from the sides of the pot and form into a smooth, doughy consistency.
Final Texture and Flavor:
- If desired, you may add one or two teaspoons of ghee at this stage to increase flavor and richness. Mix well until the ghee is fully absorbed.
- Cook until the Dhido has a firm but smooth consistency. It should not be sticky.
Serve:
- Serve the Dhido hot. Traditionally, Dhido is served with a variety of accompaniments like Gundruk—fermented leafy green vegetables—Tarkari—vegetable curry—or any meat curry, or even pickles.
Eating:
- break small bits of Dhido into your hand or with a spoon and dip it into the side dishes.
Tips:
- Mixing Well: stir well while adding the flour to make fine texture.
- Water Consistency: Add more/less water will result in different consistency—fast or slow, depending on the choice.
- Variations: Different types of flours are used in different regions. One can use buckwheat flour which is commonly used in the higher altitude places; millet or cornflour is more commonly used.
Enjoy your homemade Dhido with your favorite Nepali side-dishes!