Chicken Bhutuwa

Dry stir-fried chicken with traditional Nepali spices

• - 1.5 lbs chicken, cut into small pieces
• - 1 cup onion, sliced
• - 1 cup tomatoes, chopped
• - 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• - 2 green chilies, sliced
• - 1 teaspoon turmeric
• - 1 tablespoon cumin powder
• - 1/2 teaspoon timur, ground
• - 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• - 3 tablespoons oil
• - Salt to taste
• - Fresh cilantro for garnish

1. 1

   Heat oil in a wok or pan. Add fenugreek seeds and let splutter.
2. 2

   Add chicken pieces and fry until golden brown on all sides.
3. 3

   Add onions and fry until softened.
4. 4

   Add ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, cumin and green chilies. Stir well.
5. 5

   Add tomatoes and salt. Cook on high heat, stirring frequently.
6. 6

   Continue cooking until chicken is done and the dish is dry (no gravy).
7. 7

   Add ground timur and toss well.
8. 8

   Garnish with cilantro. Serve hot with chiura or rice.