Jan 4, 2013 · Rakshi, or aaila, is a good friend in times of happiness as well as in sorrow and, becsuse of its health benefits, is known colloquially as wasa (medicine) in Newari.

Dec 5, 2023 · Raksi (sometimes spelled rakshi) is a general Nepali term for distilled spirits but also refers to a specific alcoholic drink made from kodo millet or rice. Raksi can also be made from wheat,...

Raksi (Devanagari:रक्सी) (Bantawa language: Hengmawa/Hengma, Limbu language: Sijongwaa aara, [1] Nepal Bhasa: aila) is the Nepali term for a traditional distilled alcoholic beverage in Nepal, India (Darjeeling, Sikkim) and Tibet. It is often made at home.

May 1, 2022 · Raksi Now, Raksi is a generic name for all the alcoholic beverages but in past, it referred to one specific alcoholic drink that was locally produced from millet, rice, and also wheat. The flavor of Raksi depends on the grain used.

Apr 18, 2022 · Aila is a local Raksi that is made by the grains along with the Marcha which plays the main role in making Aila. It is also called Wasa (meaning medicine in Newari). Especially it is, made by the people of Newari cultural people. In the Newari community, Aila carries special importance for the households.

Jan 4, 2013 · Rakshi, or aaila, is a good friend in times of happiness as well as in sorrow and, becsuse of its health benefits, is known colloquially as wasa (medicine) in Newari.

Jan 10, 2024 · Apple Raksi: Raksi is a traditional distilled alcoholic beverage in Nepal. It can be made from various ingredients, including apples. Apples are fermented, distilled, and the resulting spirit is a...

Aug 15, 2012 · CNN has placed Nepal’s ‘Raksi’, an alcoholic drink in World’s 50 most delicious drinks. Describing ‘Raksi’ CNN has written, ‘Made from millet or rice, Raksi is strong on the nose and sends a burning sensation straight down your throat that resolves itself into a surprisingly smooth, velvety sensation’.

Oct 28, 2024 · Nepali raksi, a distilled alcoholic beverage, holds a central role in the cultural tapestry of Nepal. The production and consumption of raksi vary across Nepal’s diverse ethnic communities,...

Jan 7, 2012 · Rakshi is the distilled alcoholic drink of Nepal. It is commonly made from Kodo (a variety of millet found in Nepal). There are other varieties of Rakshi made by the same procedure using other materials like fruits, corn , rice , wheat , or barley.