Paper Title :Nutritional Value of Traditional Foods and Consumption Pattern Among the Gopali Community: A Case Study of Kunchhal Village, Nepal
Author :Jaya Laxmi Pradhan, Radhika Shrestha, Jeeya Shakya
Article Citation :Jaya Laxmi Pradhan ,Radhika Shrestha ,Jeeya Shakya ,
(2024 ) " Nutritional Value of Traditional Foods and Consumption Pattern Among the Gopali Community: A Case Study of Kunchhal Village, Nepal " ,
International Journal of Management and Applied Science (IJMAS) ,
pp. 27-46,
Volume-10,Issue-1
Abstract : This study entitled Nutritional Value of Traditional Foods and Consumption Pattern among the Gopali
Community: A Case Study of Kunchhal Village, Nepal has focused to understand and discover the nutritional values of the
foods and drinks consumed by Gopali people. Culture is an integral part of people‟s lives as it represents their beliefs and
ideas and is also the most important social factor that binds people together. It shapes people‟s norms and values. It
influences the various aspects of human life including language, religion, art, cuisine, and so on. The practices of foods and
drinks and their nutritional values are also known as the significant part of culture, therefore, in this research, the researchers
have discussed on the dietary habits and cuisine among the Gopali people of Kunchhal village, ward no. 1 of Thaha
Municipality, Makawanpur district which includes the foods and drinks consumed in different occasions with different
purpose and significance, prepared according to the availability of the resources while also considering the seasonal weather
conditions. The research explores the findings about the nutritious cuisine of Gopali people of Kunchhal Village. It presents
the nutritional value and the significance associated with the traditional cuisine of Gopali people. Moreover, the study
explores the rich culture and cuisine of Gopali people, the influence and popularity it is gaining and its preservation. To
conduct the study, the researchers have used qualitative method which includes research design like survey, interview, and
focus group discussion. In this study, the researchers have used both primary and secondary data to discover and understand
the nutritional importance of traditional cuisine of Gopali culture. Gopali people consume wide varieties of meal like Bajeeor
Baji (Beaten Rice), Chatamari(Rice flour crepe), Wo/Hakumari (lentil patty), Dyakula (Buff curry), Chhwela/
Chhoila(Roasted and marinated buff meat), Kachila(raw marinated meat), Taa:kha(frozen jelly-like meat), etc. Alcohol is
important in all the rituals and celebrations in Gopali culture and Gopali people prepare different types of traditional
alcoholic beverages like Aylā, Thon/Thwon or Chyang (rice beer) with their own traditional method. Gopali people are
deeply rooted to their culture and are very serious about their health and nutrition and consume a balanced diet which
contains all the essential nutrition like carbohydrates, proteins, sodium, potassium, calcium, fat, dietary fibers, different
vitamins like Vitamin A. Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, etc. Gopali community have their own distinguished culture as
well as practices and they have been preserving their traditional cuisines which are part of their intangible cultural heritage.
Keywords - Cuisine, Culture, Festivals, Gopali Community, Nutrition
Type : Research paper
Published : Volume-10,Issue-1
DOIONLINE NO - IJMAS-IRAJ-DOIONLINE-20455
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