Editing Yomari

'''Yomari''' is a traditional sweet dish from the [[Newar]] community of [[Nepal]]. It is a steamed dumpling that takes the shape of a fish and is made from rice flour, with a filling of molasses and sesame seeds. Yomari is particularly popular during the post-harvest celebration of [[Yomari Punhi]], which marks the end of the rice harvest.

==Etymology==
The term "Yomari" comes from two Newari words, "ya:" meaning "to love" and "mari" meaning "bread". Thus, Yomari can be translated as "loved bread".

==Preparation==
The preparation of Yomari involves making a dough from rice flour and water. This dough is then shaped into a figure-eight or a fish, which is symbolic in the Newar culture. The cavity of the dough is filled with a mixture of molasses and sesame seeds. The Yomari is then steamed until it is cooked.

==Cultural Significance==
Yomari holds a significant place in Newar culture. It is a staple food during the Yomari Punhi festival, which is celebrated on the full moon day of the month of [[Mangsir]] in the [[Vikram Samvat]] calendar. During this festival, people make Yomari and offer them to the goddess [[Annapurna]], the Hindu goddess of food and nourishment, for a prosperous year ahead. The festival also marks the end of the rice harvest season.

==Variations==
There are several variations of Yomari. Some of these include Chaku Yomari, which is filled with a sweet substance called Chaku, and Khuwa Yomari, which is filled with a sweet dairy product called Khuwa.

==See Also==
* [[Newari Cuisine]]
* [[Culture of Nepal]]
* [[List of Nepalese dishes]]

[[Category:Nepalese cuisine]]
[[Category:Newar]]
[[Category:Rice dishes]]
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