- Any taste
- Savory9
- Spicy4
- Sweet4
- Sour2
- Smoky1
- Rich1
- Fresh0
- Any ingredient
- Beef3
- Chicken1
- Egg1
- Dairy & cheese1
- Beans & tofu6
- Rice6
- Wheat & flour2
- Corn1
- Potato1
- Vegetables3
- Any type
- Main dish5
- Soup & stew2
- Rice dish1
- Bread & pastry1
- Street food2
- Dessert3
- Snack1
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How to pronounce Kinema
Kinema is written किनेमा where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /kinema/. In plain English letters that is KI-ne-ma, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.
What is Kinema?
Kinema is a main dish of Nepal. Where it comes from: Koshi. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are beans & tofu. It tastes savory.
Where Kinema comes from
Kinema is one of 15 signature dishes of Nepal on this map.
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