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Chatamari

Name: Chatamari
Cuisine: Nepali
Ingredients: 1 cup rice flour; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup minced meat (optional); 1 egg; 1/4 cup, finely chopped onion; 1 tsp, grated ginger; 1 tbsp, chopped cilantro; to taste salt; for cooking oil or ghee

Chatamari is a traditional Nepali rice crepe often called the 'Nepali pizza' due to its versatile toppings. It is a staple in Newari cuisine, cherished for its crispy texture and savory flavors, frequently enjoyed during festivals and special occasions.

9 ingredients

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Culinary DNA Preview

Nepali80%

Tibetan20%

Ingredients

rice flour
1 cup
water
1 cup
minced meat (optional)
1/2 cup
egg
1
onion
1/4 cup, finely chopped
ginger
1 tsp, grated
cilantro
1 tbsp, chopped
salt
to taste
oil or ghee
for cooking

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Originating from the Newar community of the Kathmandu Valley, Chatamari has been a celebratory dish symbolizing hospitality and cultural identity for centuries.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Nepali80%

ingredients+techniques

Tibetan20%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

batter preparation pan-frying topping assembly

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