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Prashanta Khanal

Food writer, researcher and founder of the Gundruk

Kathmandu, Nepal

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About Prashanta Khanal

Prashanta Khanal approaches Nepali food as an archive of place, ethnicity, memory and technique. Through the Gundruk, field travel, essays and books, he records food traditions that are often underrepresented in restaurant menus and mainstream media.

His work is essential reading for culinary heritage, regional food research and stories that connect dishes to communities.

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Why this profile matters

1

Founded the food platform the Gundruk to document Nepali recipes, history and culinary culture.

2

Travelled across Nepal to research ingredients, techniques and the foodways of different communities.

3

Authored Timmur, a cookbook and cultural record of Nepal's regional food diversity.

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