Ghonghi
 Ghonghi, fresh water snails popularly made inTharucommunity | |
| Region or state | Terairegion ofNepal |
|---|---|
| Associatedcuisine | Nepalese cuisine(Tharucuisine) |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Freshwater snailandFlaxseed |
Ghonghi(Nepali:घोंगी) is aNepalesefresh water snaildish prepared by theTharu peopleofsouthern Nepal.[1]It is eaten by sucking the snail from its shell and is found throughout the Terai region where the Tharu people reside. It is also popular amongRajbanshi,Dhimals,SanthalandDanuwar peopleof Terai.[2]
Ghonghi is eaten during the paddy season, whenriceis planted and there is abundant amount of snails present in the rivers and paddy fields. The collected snails are then cleaned, and the tails are cut to make it easier to extract the meat when cooked. The snails are then boiled and cooked similarly like othercurries,with a crucial addition offlaxseedwhich not only gives the dish a consistency but also enhances its flavor.[3]Ghongis are served with rice and have been a staple food of the indigenous people of Terai for ages.[4][5]
It is believed that the meat provided the indigenous Tharu people the immunity to fight againstmalaria,a prevalent threat in the densely forested areas of Terai.[6]
See also
[edit]References
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