Momo Ko Paila Haru is a heartfelt and culturally rooted debut work by Binod Baral. More than just a book about food, it is a sincere reflection on Nepali identity, heritage, and the emotional connection between culture and cuisine.

A Tribute to Nepali Heritage

At its core, Momo Ko Paila Haru speaks about the quiet disappearance of traditional Nepali life — from village wells and stone taps to pati pauwa rest stops, clay stoves, wooden grinders, chuk, and amilo. The author expresses a deep concern that losing our language, food, and traditions means losing what it truly means to be Nepali.

The book reminds readers that culture is not limited to music and dance. Culture lives in:

1. Our kitchens and hearths
2. Our daily meals
3. Our festivals and rituals
4. Our land, air, and shared warmth

Food, especially momo, becomes a symbol of identity — a living expression of who we are.

A Personal and Emotional Journey

This book carries a deeply personal story. Binod Baral wrote it with the hope of placing it in his father’s hands while he was still alive. Though he was nine days late, the intention and emotion behind the work remain powerful and sincere. That emotional layer makes the book not just cultural, but profoundly human.

Local Action, Global Vision

The author believes in the principle: “Act locally and think globally.”

Momo Ko Paila Haru represents his local action — preserving Nepali food culture through writing. He hints at a future work, Journey of Momo, which will explore momo’s global journey and influence.

He also acknowledges inspiration from Bikram Vaidya, whose well-researched and expansive work contrasts with his own humble, heartfelt effort. Yet, Baral emphasizes that meaningful content and purpose matter more than scale or budget.

A Book with Purpose

This is not written for profit. All proceeds from the book are intended for meaningful projects within Nepal. The goal is impact, not income.

Why This Book Matters

Momo Ko Paila Haru is:

1. A celebration of Nepali food as culture
2. A reminder of disappearing traditions
3. A personal tribute
4. A call to support Nepali language and literature
5. A humble but meaningful contribution to national identity

It encourages readers to eat Nepali food, read Nepali books, and take pride in their roots.

In essence, Momo Ko Paila Haru is not just about momo — it is about memory, belonging, love, and the responsibility of preserving what makes us Nepali.