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Chatamari in Darwin

Newari rice flour pancake with toppings

1 restaurants serving Chatamari across Australia
Chatamari — traditional Nepali dish

About Chatamari

Chatamari is a traditional Newari dish often called "Nepali pizza." It's a thin crepe made from rice flour batter, topped with minced meat, eggs, vegetables, and spices. Chatamari is a popular appetizer in Newari cuisine and is served in many Nepali restaurants in Australia, especially those specializing in Newari food.

How to Make Chatamari

Prep: 25 min Cook: 10 min 6 chatamari ≈ 260 kcal/serving

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rice flour
  • Warm water for a thin crepe batter
  • 250g minced buff or chicken
  • 1 onion, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tsp ginger, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp turmeric, salt
  • 2 eggs (optional, Newari style)
  • Chopped tomato and coriander to top

Instructions

  1. 1Whisk rice flour and water into a thin, pourable batter.
  2. 2Mix the mince with onion, garlic, ginger and spices.
  3. 3Heat a lightly oiled non-stick pan; pour a ladle of batter and swirl into a thin round.
  4. 4Spread the mince topping (and a cracked egg if using) over the crepe; cover and cook 4–5 minutes until the base is crisp and the topping is cooked.
  5. 5Top with tomato and coriander; slide onto a plate and serve hot — cut like pizza.

Recipes vary between households and restaurants — use the listings below to find Chatamari made by Nepali cooks near you.

Chatamari for Your Event

Planning a wedding, birthday or community function? Nepali caterers across Australia prepare chatamari and full menus for events of any size.

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Cook Chatamari at Home

Find Nepali spices, lentils, beaten rice and specialty ingredients at grocery stores across Australia — everything in the recipe above is stocked.

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Dishes That Go With Chatamari

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Chatamari in Darwin

1 restaurants

Timmur Symphony

Fannie Bay, NT

Full Menu

★ 5.0 (4 reviews)

Finding Chatamari in Darwin

Use the restaurant listings above to compare locations, menus, opening hours and contact options before travelling. A listing indicates that the business is associated with Chatamari, but recipes, portion sizes, fillings, spice levels and daily availability can differ. Contact the restaurant directly if you need vegetarian, vegan, halal or allergy-related information, and confirm whether the dish is available for dine-in, takeaway or delivery on the day you plan to order.

What to ask before ordering

Ask how Chatamari is prepared, what accompaniments are included, and whether advance ordering is recommended for groups. Prices and menus can change, so treat directory details as a discovery guide rather than a guaranteed current menu. You can also browse all Nepali restaurants in Darwin or compare other Nepali dishes.

For catering or a large takeaway order, provide the number of guests and required collection or delivery time. Confirm quantities, packaging, reheating instructions, dietary labels and the final price in writing. This is especially useful when ordering several dishes for a shared meal or community event.

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