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Samay Baji

समय बजी/SAH-my bah-JEE/
Samay Baji
About this dish

A traditional Newari feast platter combining beaten rice, spiced meat, egg, and pickles.

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Ingredients
🍚2 cups beaten rice (chiura)
🥩300g spiced buffalo meat
🥚4 eggs, boiled
🫘1 cup black soybeans, roasted
Method
Serves 4
1
Arrange beaten rice as the base on a large plate.
2
Add spiced, cooked buffalo meat and boiled egg.
3
Include roasted soybeans, ginger, and pickled vegetables.
4
Add a piece of choila (grilled spiced meat) if available.
5
Serve as a shared platter, traditionally with local rice wine.
✓ What Makes it Authentic

Samay baji is a traditional Newari ceremonial platter from the Kathmandu Valley, commonly served at festivals and gatherings.

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