Yomari/ Yamari

Yomari, also written/known as Yamari is a delicacy of the Newar community of Nepal. The name Yamari comes from two Newari words, "ya" meaning "to like" and "mari" meaning "delicacy". It is eaten in the month of Poush especially in Purnima (Full-moon day). The day is celebrated as Yomari Punhi. Yomari is regarded as hot food item and it kills cold. It is believed that longer the tail of Yomari shorter the winter of Poush (December/January). Some believe, the triangular shape of yamori is derived from one half of "Shadkond" and is the symbol of Goddess Saraswati and wisdom.Making it simple, Yomari is a rice flour dumpling stuffed with Molasses. It is a sweet Newari desert steamed and served hot.