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Chicken Choila | नेपाली चिकन चोइला | Spicy Chicken Salad | Nepali Recipe | Sanjeev Kapoor Khazana

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Chicken Choila

Cultural Context

Originating from the hilly regions of Nepal, Chicken Choila is a traditional dish often enjoyed during festivals and special occasions. It showcases the bold flavors of mustard oil and spices, reflecting the vibrant culinary heritage of Nepal. Today, it is popular among both locals and visitors, often served at gatherings and celebrations.

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4 servings
Servings4
4 tbsps mustard oil
500 grams chicken leg boneless, cut into 1inch cubes
Salt to taste
½ tsp turmeric powder
2 medium tomatoes, roasted and peeled
½ tsp Sichuan pepper
5-6 soaked dried red chillies
4-5 garlic cloves
2-3 green chillies, diagonally sliced
6-8 garlic cloves, sliced
1 inch ginger, cut into thick strips
2 tbsps chopped fresh coriander leaves
1 medium onion, sliced
½ cup roughly chopped green garlic stalks
1 tsp fenugreek seeds
1

Heat 2 tbsps mustard oil in a pan and let it smoke. Add the chicken and sauté on high heat for 4-5 minutes.

2

Add salt and turmeric powder and mix. Sauté for 6-8 minutes or till done.

3

Meanwhile, put the tomatoes in a grinder jar, add Sichuan pepper, soaked dried red chillies and garlic cloves. Grind to a fine paste.

4

Transfer the cooked chicken in a bowl and set aside. Add green chillies, garlic, ginger, coriander, onion, green garlic stalks and ground paste.

5

Heat remaining mustard oil in a pan. Add fenugreek seeds and sauté for 30 seconds.

6

Add this tempering to the chicken and mix well.

7

Transfer in a serving bowl and serve.

Equipment Needed

pangrinder

Allergens

mustard

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