Chicken – Chicken Zucchini Bhutuwa (Nepali Food recipe)

(Tender Chicken Stir-Fried with Zucchini, Nepali Style)

INGREDIENTS

• 2 lbs. chicken breasts, skinned, boned, and cut into 1-in pieces (can be substituted with lamb)
• 2 cups zucchini (lauka), cut into 1-in long strips
• 2 cups red bell pepper, cut into 1-in long strips
• 2 cups tomatoes, sliced
• 1 cup onions, sliced
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, finely grated
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 tablespoons clarified butter
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil for browning
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped, for garnish
• Salt and Pepper

DIRECTIONS

• In a large bowl, combine chicken pieces with 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric, salt and pepper.
• Mix well, cover, and let marinate for 30 minutes.
• In a non-stick pan, heat three tablespoons of cooking oil, brown chicken on all sides, and set aside.
• Drain the oil, and heat clarified butter.
• Add onions and sauté till light brown.
• Add turmeric, garlic, ginger, cumin, curry powder and chili powder.
• Stir for one minute on low heat.
• Add zucchini, red bell pepper and tomato slices to the onion mixture.
• Stir-fry till wilting occurs.
• Transfer browned chicken to vegetables.
• Add salt and pepper and stir-fry for another 5-7 minutes, until the chicken pieces are cooked tender.
• Garnish with chopped cilantro.
• Serve with rice or roti (flat bread).

Source: http://nepalicooking.tripod.com/poultry.htm
Author: Tulsi Regmi