Chhoyela
Chhoyela is a popular Nepali dish made with marinated grilled meat, typically chicken or buffalo.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Lemon wedges - For serving
- Onion - 1, finely chopped
- Green chilies - 2, finely chopped
- Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Cooking oil - 2 tablespoons
- Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
- Salt - To taste
- Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
- Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
- Red chili powder - 1 teaspoon
- Turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon
- Ginger-garlic paste - 2 tablespoons
- Boneless chicken or buffalo meat - 500 grams
Let's Get Started
- In a bowl, combine the ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, salt, and lemon juice to make a marinade.
- Add the boneless chicken or buffalo meat to the marinade and mix well. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for better flavor.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Grill the marinated meat until cooked through and slightly charred, about 10-12 minutes per side.
- Remove the grilled meat from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Once cooled, cut the grilled meat into bite-sized pieces.
- In a separate bowl, combine the chopped cilantro, green chilies, and finely chopped onion.
- Add the grilled meat to the bowl and toss well to coat the meat with the cilantro mixture.
- Serve the Chhoyela with lemon wedges on the side.
- Enjoy the flavorful and spicy Chhoyela as an appetizer or snack!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Appetizer
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 8g
- Carbs: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 2g