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If you have ever looked at a Newari Khaja Set and thought, “Where do I even start?”, you are not alone. A lot is going on on that plate. You might see chiura, choila, bara, achar, eggs, beans and other sides all sitting together.
But that is exactly what makes it interesting.
A Newari Khaja Set is a traditional Nepali platter inspired by the food culture of the Newar community of the Kathmandu Valley. It brings together different flavours, textures and cooking styles in one meal. Instead of ordering one dish and calling it a day, you get a little bit of everything.
The word khaja generally refers to a snack or light meal in Nepali food culture. A Newari Khaja Set takes that idea much further, bringing several traditional Newari dishes together on one plate.
At Chulho, our Newari Khaja comes with choila, bara, egg, aalu bodi tama, aalu achar, vatmas, chiura and salad. You can choose chicken, lamb, goat, or buff.
Each part has its own job. Some are spicy, some are tangy, some are crunchy, and some are soft. When you eat them together, the flavours start making sense.
The fun part is trying to understand what is actually on the plate.
Chiura is beaten rice and one of the classic foundations of a Newari khaja. It is light and crunchy, and it works especially well with meat, achar and other sides.
Then there is choila, a popular Newari meat dish. At Chulho, it is prepared with your choice of chicken, lamb, goat or buffalo and mixed with ingredients such as ginger, garlic, coriander, mustard oil and roasted homemade spices.
Bara adds another texture to the plate. It is a savoury Newari pancake made from lentil batter and is often enjoyed with different accompaniments.
You will also find aalu achar, a Nepali-style potato pickle. It brings a tangy, spicy kick that cuts through the richer parts of the meal.
Vatmas, or fried soybeans, bring crunch and a nutty flavour. Chulho prepares them with tomato, onion, ginger, garlic, coriander, lemon juice, Nepali spices and mustard oil.
The set also includes egg, aalu bodi tama and salad, giving you even more variety in every bite.
This is probably the best thing about a Newari Khaja Set.
You are not expected to eat each item separately. Mix a little chiura with choila. Add some achar. Take a bite of bara. Then try the beans.
Suddenly, the same plate tastes completely different.
That mix of textures is a big part of the experience. You get crunchy chiura and soybeans, soft potatoes, savoury meat, tangy achar and the hearty texture of bara. It is simple food, but plenty is happening.
It can be, but it is not simply about making everything hot.
Newari food is known for using spices, herbs, mustard oil, garlic, ginger and other strong flavours. The heat can vary depending on the dish and preparation.
What makes the khaja enjoyable is the balance. The tanginess of achar, the richness of choila and the crunch of chiura all work together instead of competing for attention.
They may look like similar set meals, but they are quite different.
A Nepali thali is usually built around rice, dal, vegetables, pickle and a curry. At Chulho, the Nepali Thali Set includes basmati rice, dal, saag, pickle, papadum, salad and dessert, with vegetarian, chicken, lamb or goat options.
A Newari Khaja Set leans more towards Newari-style snacks, sides and meat dishes, with chiura playing an important role.
So if you want something closer to the everyday idea of dal bhat, go for thali. If you want to explore the flavours of Newari cuisine, khaja is a great place to start.
At Chulho, our Newari Khaja Set brings several traditional favourites together on one plate. It is currently listed at 28–30, depending on your choice of chicken, lamb, goat or beef. Prices may vary, so please check the restaurant menu for the latest price.
You can find us at Harris Park and Town Hall in Sydney. If you are new to Newari food, the Khaja Set is an easy way to try different flavours in one meal.
Want to try it? Contact us or call us to book your table and enjoy a Newari Khaja Set with us.
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