Yomari
Yomari is a traditional Nepali sweet dumpling made from rice flour dough filled with a mixture of chaku (molasses) and sesame seeds. It is a culturally significant delicacy especially prepared during the Yomari Punhi festival, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups
- 1 cup
- 1/2 cup
- as needed
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Nepali
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Last updated 4/1/2026
Yomari has its roots in the Newar community of the Kathmandu Valley and is historically associated with harvest celebrations and religious rituals honoring Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth.
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