Newari Khaja Set
A traditional Newari snack platter, often served as a light meal or appetizer, featuring a variety of flavorful and textured components.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 cup Chiura (beaten rice)
- 2 tbsp Ghee or oil
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- to taste Salt
- 1 tbsp Peanut oil
- 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
- 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
- 2 Dried red chilies
- 5-6 Curry leaves
- 1/4 cup Chopped onion
- 1 tsp Ginger-garlic paste
- 1/4 cup Chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 tsp Garam masala
- 2 tbsp Fresh coriander(chopped, for garnish)
- 1/2 cup Boiled black soybeans (Bhatmas)
- 1/4 cup Roasted peanuts
- 1 tsp Chopped green chilies
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
For the spiced beaten rice (Baji): Heat ghee or oil in a pan. Add turmeric powder and salt. Add chiura and toss gently until lightly coated and warmed through. Set aside.
- 2
For the spiced soybeans (Bhatmas Sadeko): Heat peanut oil in a separate pan. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, dried red chilies, and curry leaves. Let them splutter.
- 3
Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute until fragrant. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until softened.
- 4
Add boiled black soybeans, garam masala, and salt. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the soybeans are well coated and heated through.
- 5
Remove from heat. Stir in chopped green chilies, roasted peanuts, lemon juice, and chopped fresh coriander. Mix well.
- 6
To assemble the Khaja Set: Arrange the spiced beaten rice on a plate. Serve the spiced soybeans alongside. Garnish with extra coriander and peanuts if desired.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Ensure the chiura is dry and crisp before seasoning.
- ✓Adjust chili and lemon juice to your preference.
- ✓Bhatmas can be pre-boiled and stored for quicker preparation.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add a small portion of Achar (Nepali pickle) to the set.
- Include a few pieces of fried buff or chicken for a non-vegetarian version.