Chatamari

Often called the Nepali pizza, chatamari is a traditional Newari rice flour crepe that dates back centuries in the Kathmandu Valley. Unlike pizza, the base is a thin, delicate rice flour pancake cooked on a heavy iron skillet. It is topped with spiced minced meat, egg, onions, and cilantro, then covered and cooked until the toppings set. Chatamari is both a street food and a ceremonial dish served during Newari festivals and family celebrations.