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How to say steam (cooking) in Nepali

Steam (cooking)

A bamboo steamer basket with rising steam
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बफाउनु

Baphāunu

Pronunciation: buh-phah-oo-noo

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Verb. How momos are cooked — 'momo baphāera' = steamed momos. Steam basket = mucktu.

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