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Chicken Bhutua
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Chicken Bhutua

14 ingredients 4 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

658
Calories
58g
Protein
39g
Fat
17g
Carbs

Counts 11 of 12 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Lamb 100g cooked 294
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Turmeric 1 tsp ground (3g) 9
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Fenugreek not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb. Chicken, black and white, cut into 1-in pieces (can also be substituted with lamb)
  • 5 garlic gloves, minced
  • 1 in. ginger, minced
  • 3 fresh red chilies, minced
  • 1 tablespoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon musturd oil
  • 1 cup green onions, cut in 1 in. length
  • 4 tablespoons musturd oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinammon powder
  • 5 cloves
  • 1 teaspoon fenugreek
  • Salt to taste

Directions

1

In a large bowl combine chicken, 1 tablespoon of mustard oil, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Toss well to coat thoroughly. In a non-stick pan heat 4 tablespoons of musturd oil. Splitter fenugreek till it turns dark. Add cloves and fry for 15 sec. Transfer the coated chicken to the pan, stir well to brown.

2

Add garlic,ginger, and red chilies. Stir-fry chicken in medium heat until cooked through. May need water to moisten, if it starts to burn. Add green onions and cinnamon, stir for 2 min. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve with stir-fried vegetables and rice, or roti.

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Category:Nepali Recipes

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Category:Nepali Meat Dishes

Recipe sourced from fandom

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