Chicken Choila is a classic Newari-style dry chicken preparation, commonly served as either an appetizer or a snack. The traditional way to prepare chicken choila is to grill it. This is then followed by marination which involves a mixture of spices and a layer of mustard oil. One can prepare this dish at home in around 20-30 minutes. So, whether you are craving a tantalizing appetizer or some evening snacks, Chicken Choila is a must-try recipe. Let’s take a look at its ingredients and method below.
Ingredients
1 kg boneless chicken (cut into small pieces)
1 cup fresh coriander (for garnish)
7-8 garlic cloves, chopped
2-3 green chillies, chopped
1 teaspoon ginger, chopped
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp chilli powder
1 teaspoon chilli flakes
1 tsp red chilli paste
1 tsp cumin powder
1-2 teaspoons of lemon juice
Salt to taste
Ingredients For Tempering
3 tbsp mustard oil
1 tsp fenugreek seeds
1 tsp turmeric powder
Method
Place some chicken in a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of soybean oil, 1/2 tablespoon of garlic, 1/2 tablespoon of salt, 1/3 tablespoon of cumin, and a pinch of pepper. Stir it well. Cover the bowl and put it in the fridge for at least 2 hours or even better leave it overnight.
Then, preheat the grill on high flame. Grill the chicken for 8 minutes on one side, then flip and grill for 7 other minutes.
Place the grilled chicken in a bowl and cut it into 1-inch cubes.
Add leeks, ginger, paprika, chilli powder, 2 tablespoons of garlic, 1 tablespoon of cumin, 1/2 tablespoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper to the bowl of grilled chicken.
In a small pot, heat 6 tablespoons of soybean oil. Add the fenugreek seeds and cook until they turn brown. Remove the pot from the heat.
Then, add turmeric, and pour the hot oil over the chicken mixture in the bowl. Don’t forget to add the mustard oil to the bowl.
Lastly, sprinkle some fresh coriander leaves on top and serve. Enjoy it while it’s hot with either roti or rice.
