Nepali Style Chicken Chukauni

30 mins
Serves 3
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Directions

  1. 1Marinate boneless cubes of chicken with ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder, chili powder, pepper powder, salt and lemon juice.
  2. 2Marinate boneless cubes of chicken with ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder, chili powder, pepper powder, salt and lemon juice.
  3. 3Marinate boneless cubes of chicken with ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder, chili powder, pepper powder, salt and lemon juice.
  4. 4Marinate for about 10 to 15 minutes.
  5. 5Marinate for about 10 to 15 minutes.
  6. 6Marinate for about 10 to 15 minutes.
  7. 7Using very little oil, fry the chicken until it turns nice and golden brown.
  8. 8Using very little oil, fry the chicken until it turns nice and golden brown.
  9. 9Using very little oil, fry the chicken until it turns nice and golden brown.
  10. 10Transfer the chicken into a bowl.
  11. 11Transfer the chicken into a bowl.
  12. 12Transfer the chicken into a bowl.
  13. 13Add some thinly sliced onion, chopped chili, and chopped coriander leaves to the bowl with chicken.
  14. 14Add some thinly sliced onion, chopped chili, and chopped coriander leaves to the bowl with chicken.
  15. 15Add some thinly sliced onion, chopped chili, and chopped coriander leaves to the bowl with chicken.
  16. 16Mix this well and set it aside.
  17. 17Mix this well and set it aside.
  18. 18Mix this well and set it aside.
  19. 19Into another bowl, add thick curd or Greek yogurt, salt, sugar, garlic paste and whisk it really well.
  20. 20Into another bowl, add thick curd or Greek yogurt, salt, sugar, garlic paste and whisk it really well.
  21. 21Into another bowl, add thick curd or Greek yogurt, salt, sugar, garlic paste and whisk it really well.
  22. 22Make a quick tadka of turmeric powder, chili powder, and kasuri methi in some hot mustard oil.
  23. 23Make a quick tadka of turmeric powder, chili powder, and kasuri methi in some hot mustard oil.
  24. 24Make a quick tadka of turmeric powder, chili powder, and kasuri methi in some hot mustard oil.
  25. 25Gently mix the tadka into the whisked curd.
  26. 26Gently mix the tadka into the whisked curd.
  27. 27Gently mix the tadka into the whisked curd.
  28. 28Pour this spicy garlicky mixture all over the chicken and mix.
  29. 29Pour this spicy garlicky mixture all over the chicken and mix.
  30. 30Pour this spicy garlicky mixture all over the chicken and mix.
  31. 31Add some more chopped coriander leaves.
  32. 32Add some more chopped coriander leaves.
  33. 33Add some more chopped coriander leaves.
  34. 34Serve it up with some rice or roti and enjoy.
  35. 35Serve it up with some rice or roti and enjoy.
  36. 36Serve it up with some rice or roti and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 400 g boneless chicken thigh (or breast), cut into small cubes
  • 400 g boneless chicken thigh (or breast), cut into small cubes
  • 400 g boneless chicken thigh (or breast), cut into small cubes
  • 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric powder
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric powder
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 Light brush or spray oil for frying
  • 1 Light brush or spray oil for frying
  • 1 Light brush or spray oil for frying
  • 1 small small onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 small small onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 small small onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 1-2 green chilies, chopped
  • 1 1-2 green chilies, chopped
  • 1 1-2 green chilies, chopped
  • 3 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped
  • 3 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped
  • 3 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped
  • 1 cup thick curd or Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup thick curd or Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup thick curd or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp garlic paste
  • 1 tsp garlic paste
  • 1 tsp garlic paste
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp sugar
  • 0.5 tsp sugar
  • 0.5 tsp sugar
  • 1.5 tbsp mustard oil
  • 1.5 tbsp mustard oil
  • 1.5 tbsp mustard oil
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric powder
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric powder
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
  • 1 tsp kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves), crushed
  • 1 tsp kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves), crushed
  • 1 tsp kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves), crushed

Equipment

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