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Yomari

Cultural Context

Yomari is a traditional dish from Nepal, particularly associated with the Newar community. These steamed dumplings are often made during festivals like Yomari Punhi, celebrating the harvest season. The dish symbolizes prosperity and is cherished for its sweet coconut filling, making it a beloved treat during special occasions. Today, Yomari has gained popularity beyond its regional roots, celebrated in various parts of Nepal and among the diaspora.

NepaleseNPdessert
60 min
medium
10 servings
Servings4
2 cups rice flour
3/4 cup chaku (molasses with sesame seeds)
1 cup khuwa (condensed dry milk)

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

jaggery

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides sweetness with fewer calories.

coconut

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: desiccated coconut

Almond flour offers a nutty flavor while being gluten-free.

1

Prepare the dough using rice flour and water until smooth.

2

Knead the dough until it becomes pliable and elastic.

3

Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.

4

Prepare the filling using chaku or khuwa.

5

Divide the dough into small balls and flatten each ball into a disc.

6

Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each disc.

7

Fold the edges of the disc over the filling to form a dumpling.

8

Pinch the edges to seal the dumpling securely.

9

Arrange the dumplings in a steamer basket lined with banana leaves.

10

Steam the dumplings until cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingsteaming

Equipment Needed

steamermixing bowlrolling pinbanana leaves

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

coconut

Also Known As

YomariHimalayan dumplings

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