Chicken Bhutuwa (Spicy Stir-Fried Chicken)
Serves 5
| Ingredients | |
|---|---|
| 1.5 lb. Chicken, black and white, cut into 1-in pieces (or lamb or shrimps) | 1 cup green onions cut in 1 in length |
| 5 garlic gloves, minced | 4 tablespoons mustard oil |
| 1 in ginger, minced | 1 teaspoon ground black pepper |
| 3 fresh red chillies, minced | 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder |
| 1 tablespoon cumin powder | 5 cloves |
| 1 teaspoon turmeric | 1 teaspoon fenugreek |
| 1 tablespoon mustard oil | Salt to taste |
Method
- In a large bowl combine chicken, 1 tablespoon of mustard oil, turmeric, cumin, chilli powder, salt and pepper. Toss well to coat thoroughly.
- In a non-stick pan heat 4 tablespoons of mustard 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. Add garlic, ginger, and red chillies. 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.
| Nutrient Composition Per Serving | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (Kcal) | 308 | Carotene (μg) | 19.06 |
| Protein (g) | 36.04 | Vitamin C (mg) | 0.4 |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 4.34 | Mg (mg) | 19.72 |
| Fat (g) | 16.29 | Na (mg) | 3.78 |
| Fibre (g) | 0.52 | K (mg) | 29.4 |
| Minerals (g) | 2.08 | Mn (mg) | 0.1 |
| Calcium (mg) | 74.95 | Zn (mg) | 0.14 |
| Phosphorus (mg) | 364.88 | Cr (mg) | 0.001 |
| Iron (mg) | 0.65 | ||
Modification
Reduce the amount of oil.| Ingredients | |
|---|---|
| 1.5 lb. Chicken, black and white, cut into 1-in pieces (or lamb or shrimps) | 1 cup green onions cut in 1 in length |
| 5 garlic gloves, minced | 2 tablespoons mustard oil |
| 1 in. ginger, minced | 1 teaspoon ground black pepper |
| 3 fresh red chillies, minced | 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder |
| 1 tablespoon cumin powder | 5 cloves |
| 1 teaspoon turmeric | 1 teaspoon fenugreek |
| 1 tablespoon mustard oil | Salt to taste |
| Nutrient Composition Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| MACRONUTRIENTS | |
| Energy (Kcal) | 254 |
| Protein (g) | 36.04 |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 4.34 |
| Fat (g) | 10.29 |
| Fibre (g) | 0.52 |
| Minerals (g) | 2.08 |