The revival of chaku wasa:

What was once an almost forgotten Newa edible item, chaku wasa:, which is known for its medicinal properties, is now seeing a resurgence in popularity.

In December 2020, in the midst of the first wave of the pandemic, Shova Laxmi Gosai received a phone call from a relative. He urged Shova to make some chaku wasa: for his wife, who was bedridden because of Covid-19. Shova, who has been making chaku wasa: for years for her family members, was used to getting requests from near and dear ones to make chaku wasa: for them.