Yomari

Yomari, also called yamari, (Nepal Bhasa: š‘«š‘‘€š‘©š‘µš‘¬š‘· or š‘«š‘‘…š‘©š‘µš‘¬š‘·ā€Ž) is a delicacy of the Newar community in Nepal. It is a steamed dumpling that consists of an external covering of rice flour with sweet fillings such as chaku and khuwa. The delicacy plays a very important role in Newa society, and is a key part of the festival of Yomari Punhi. According to some, the triangular shape of the Yamari is a symbolic representation of one half of the Shadkona, the symbol of Saraswati and wisdom.

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