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Chukauni Recipe (Nepali Yogurt Potato Salad)

This creamy, tangy Nepali yogurt potato salad, known as Chukauni, is the perfect side for rice or grilled meat.
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CourseSide
CuisineNepali
CategorySalad
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings6
Calories115kcal

Ingredients

Main ingredients

  • 3 medium potatoes boiled and peeled. (roughly 500g)
  • cup whole milk yogurt

Spices & Seasoning

Oil

Other

  • 1 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 green chilies
  • 3 tbsp fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cup water

Instructions

Prep the Potatoes

  • Cut the boiled potatoes into rough chunks, not too small, you want them to hold their shape.  
    3 medium potatoes boiled and peeled.

Mix in the Yogurt

  • Add the yogurt to a bowl. Whisk in a little water to thin out the yogurt.
    1½ cup whole milk yogurt, ¼ cup water

Add the Aromatics

  • Next add the sliced red onion, chopped green chilies, fresh cilantro and red chili powder to the bowl.
    1 tsp red chili powder , 1 cup red onion, thinly sliced, 1 green chilies, 3 tbsp fresh cilantro

Temper the Mustard Oil

  • Heat the mustard oil in a small pan over medium-high heat until it just begins to smoke.
    3 tbsp mustard oil
  • Add the fenugreek seeds and let them sizzle for about 20 seconds until fragrant and slightly darkened. Then add turmeric.
    ½ tsp fenugreek seeds, ½ tsp turmeric powder

Finish and Rest

  • Pour the hot tempered oil directly over the potato mixture. Toss everything together well.
  • Taste and adjust salt or chili to your liking.
    1 tsp salt
  • Let it sit for at least 15 minutes before serving so the flavours come together.

Notes

NOTES
  1. Cool your potatoes completely before chopping so they hold their shape and do not turn mushy in the yogurt.
  2. Tastes even better the next day once the flavors have settled in. Perfect for potlucks!. 
  3. Adjust the amount of chili based on your spice preference.
The nutrition information provided is an estimate and may not be exact.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 448mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 174IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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