Traditional Nepali Village Cooking: Chicken Recipe After a Long Time

mustard oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat profile.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers reduce heat while maintaining flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu provides a plant-based protein alternative.

curry leaves

🥗Healthier: bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Bay leaves impart a similar aromatic quality.

Heat mustard oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes

Add chopped tomatoes and green chilies, cooking until tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes

Mix in cumin, coriander, and turmeric, stirring for 1 minute to toast the spices

Add chicken pieces to the pot, stirring to coat with the spice mixture

Pour in water to cover the chicken and bring to a boil

Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender

Stir occasionally and add more water if necessary to maintain sauce consistency

Finish with salt, lemon juice, and chopped cilantro before serving

Cooking Techniques

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