🇳🇵 Nepal recipe

Newari Khaja

Name: Newari Khaja
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Nepal
Ingredients: 3 cups chiura (beaten rice or flattened rice); 300g bone-in chicken, cut into small pieces; 2 hard-boiled eggs, halved; 1 cup black soybeans (bhatmas), soaked and boiled; 1 large potato, boiled and cubed; 1 medium cucumber, sliced; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced into rings; 2 tablespoons mustard oil; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon red chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 green chilies, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 ripe tomatoes, diced; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted; 1 tablespoon Sichuan pepper (timur), ground; Salt to taste; Juice of one lime; Leafy greens such as spinach or mustard greens, blanched

Newari Khaja is a traditional snack platter from the Newar community of the Kathmandu Valley, served on a circular leaf plate called a lapa. This elaborate spread features chiura (beaten rice) as its base, surrounded by an array of accompaniments including spiced roasted meat, boiled egg, black soybeans, fried fish, pickled vegetables, fresh greens, and chutneys. It is served during festivals, family gatherings, and feasts, representing the rich culinary complexity of Newari culture.

Prep1 hr

Cook1 hr

Serves4

Difficultyhard

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