Samay baji

Description

Samay baji is a Newari meal consisting of several dishes symbolizing good luck, fortune, health, longevity, and prosperity. Typically, it consists of baji (pounded rice), samay (puffed rice), mari bread, fried soybeans, fresh ginger, broiled and marinated meat, dried fish, fresh fruits, savory lentil patties, and ailaa - a local white wine. The meal is traditionally prepared during festivals or family celebrations.