Gwaramari – Newari Breakfast Served with Tea

Gwaramari is a puffy, soft, crunchy small round bread, a famous Newari breakfast that is best served warm with tea for breakfast. It is a traditional Newari Community breakfast. 

The word Gwaramari, “Gwara” means round, and “Mari” means bread in Newari, so-called Gwaramari, around small puffs & soft bread. The bread has an outer layer that is crunchy, puffy, and soft inside.

Here, ingredients and simple steps to prepare Gwaramari:

Ingredients:

• 250 g plain flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 pinch turmeric powder and cumin powder
• Oil (enough for deep-frying)
• Salt to taste

Steps:

1. Put flour in a bowl and mix all the ingredients, i.e. baking powder, turmeric powder, and cumin powder properly.
2. Pour warm water into the mixture, stirring it continuously to make a thick paste, not thin one.
3. Keep it aside for half an hour or two.
4. Heat a deep frying pan with oil in medium heat to bring it to hot enough.
5. Now, take a small amount of mixture in your hand, make a round, and dip it gently in the heated oil. The dough will puff up and rise to the top of the pan. You can add multiple balls at the same time.
6. Fry the dough till it becomes golden brown.
7. Now, remove the Gwaramari with a slotted spoon and place it on a plate using a paper towel to soak up the extra oil.