Chicken – Himalayan Sekuwa (Nepali Food Recipe)

(Nepali Chicken-Shrimp Kabab)

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb. chicken breasts, skinned, boned, and cut into 1-in. cubes.
• 1 lb. large shrimps, deveined
• 1/2 lb. pearl onions
• 1/2 lb. cherry tomatoes
• Melted butter for basting
• Bamboo skewers (pre-soaked in cold water overnight)
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro for garnish

Marinade:

• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 3 fresh red chilies
• 1/2 tablespoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon asafetida
• 1/4 teaspoon timur (Szechwan pepper)
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 1 teaspoon garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste
• Salt and Pepper

DIRECTIONS

• In a blender, process all marinating ingredients into a smooth paste.
• Marinate chicken cubes and shrimp in marinade separately and allow marinating for overnight in the refrigerator.
• Thread, alternatively, the marinated chicken cubes, shrimps, and vegetables into skewers
• Fire up a charcoal grill.
• Clean the grill surface thoroughly. Do not overcrowd the skewers with pieces.
• Grill skewers, frequently turning and basting with melted butter until cooked to desired doneness.
• Take the cooked sekuwas off the grill and generously brush with melted butter before serving.
• To serve, arrange the sekuwas on the bed of rice pilaf, complimented with a chutney of your choice on the side.
• Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the sekuwas.

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