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Newari Classic  ·  Cooking Class

Chatamari

A thin rice crepe topped with spiced minced meat, egg, and aromatic seasonings. Often called the Newari pizza, it has been a celebration dish in the Kathmandu Valley for centuries.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Serves 2 to 3 people
Difficulty Beginner Friendly

Chatamari

What's Included

Class Highlights

Introduction to Chatamari

Understand the place Chatamari holds in Newari festivals and everyday life across the Kathmandu Valley.

Hands-On Cooking

You prepare your own Chatamari from scratch — mixing the batter, seasoning the filling, and cooking it yourself on the pan.

Spices and Seasoning

Learn the Newari way of seasoning with timur, ginger, garlic, and fresh herbs that give this dish its distinctive character.

Cooking Technique

Master the art of spreading a thin, even rice crepe and getting the timing right so the egg sets perfectly on top.

Sit Down and Eat Together

The class ends with everyone sitting down to share what they cooked, paired with a cup of traditional Nepali masala tea.

Step by Step

What You Will Learn

1 Preparing the batter The right consistency for a thin, even crepe that holds its shape on the pan
2 Mixing the filling How to combine and season minced meat with fresh aromatics the traditional way
3 Seasoning secrets Using timur, cumin, turmeric, and chili in the right balance for authentic Newari flavour
4 Cooking technique Spreading the crepe, layering the topping, and timing the cook so everything comes together
5 Serving style How Chatamari is traditionally presented and what it is paired with at Newari gatherings

Class Details

Everything You Need to Know

  • DurationApproximately 2 hours
  • Skill LevelBeginner friendly, no experience needed
  • LanguageClasses taught in English
  • IncludedAll ingredients, recipe card to take home, shared meal, Nepali tea
$12 per person

Join the Class

Cook Chatamari with Us

Come into our kitchen, roll up your sleeves, and make this dish yourself from scratch. By the end you will sit down and eat everything you cooked — together.

$12 per person  ·  All ingredients included


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