Nepali Chukauni recipe
Nepali Chukauni is a popular yogurt salad dish from Nepal, especially in the hilly regions like Mustang and among the Thakali people. The dish is made by mixing yogurt with boiled potatoes, onions, and a variety of spices. It has a tangy, creamy flavour, balanced by the earthy taste of potatoes and a hint of spice from ingredients like green chilies, cumin, and turmeric. Chukauni is often enjoyed as a side dish, pairing well with rice or flatbreads, and it’s known for being refreshing and satisfying in both warm and cool climates.
Nepali Chukauni similarity with Indian “Raita”
Chukauni is indeed similar to raita, a popular side dish in Indian cuisine. It’s so simple to prepare and can be enjoyed either as a side or even as a main dish. The taste is incredibly refreshing, and the blend of flavors comes together in a way that feels light yet flavorful. It’s perfect when you want something easy to make but still full of taste. Making dishes your own is always a fantastic way to explore traditional recipes with a personal touch.
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Recipe
Chukauni : Potato Yogurt Salad from Nepal (video)
Ingredients
- 5 Medium size Potato
- 1/2 sliced Onion
- 2 Chopped Green Chili
- Handful of Chopped Coriander Leaves
- 1 Big Cup Yoghurt
- Salt as per taste
- 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder Or pinch extra for tadka
- 1 teaspoon Roasted Cumin Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
- 1 tablespoon Mustard Oil
Instructions
- Peel and cut the potato into small pieces then boil them until they are soft and tender.
- In a bowl beat the yogurt until smooth now add salt, red chili powder, roasted cumin powder and black salt then mix everything together well.
- Now add the boiled potatoes, sliced onions, chopped green chilies, and chopped coriander leaves to the yogurt mixture and mix everything together gently.
- For Tempering – In a pan over medium-low heat add mustard oil once oil is hot add mustard seeds. When the mustard seeds start to crackle turn off the heat and add a pinch of red chili powder. Now Pour this tadka over the potato Chukauni and mix it well.
- Now Its ready to serve you can eat this hot or cold.
- Enjoy😋
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