Recipes - Gorkhali Chicken Chili

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. chicken breasts, skinned and boned
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, finely grated
• 1 tablespoon fresh hot chili, minced
• 1 tablespoon cumin powder
• 1 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup tomato, chopped
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 cups red bell pepper, cut into 1-in pieces
• 1 cup scallion, cut into 1-in length
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 5 dry whole red chilies
• Salt and Pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro for garnish

Marinade:

• 1 tablespoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon timur (Szechwan pepper)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chili paste
• 1 tablespoon garlic paste
• 1 tablespoon ginger paste
• 1/8 teaspoon asafetida
• Salt and Pepper

Cooking Instructions:

In a small bowl, combine all marinating ingredients into a smooth paste. In a large bowl, pour the marinade over chicken pieces. Mix well, cover, and let marinate for at least four hours. Grill marinated chicken on a charcoal grill, occasionally turning until cooked through, about ten minutes. Cut grilled chicken into 1-in strips.

In a blender, process garlic, ginger, fresh chili, cumin, chopped onions and tomatoes, honey, salt and pepper into a smooth paste. In a sauce pan heat two tablespoons of cooking oil. Fry dry whole red chilies till dark. Add the spice mixture and saut頯n medium heat till the oil starts to separate from the spices, about 5-8 minutes. Add grilled chicken pieces, red bell pepper, and scallions. Stir thoroughly to coat with spices. Cook until vegetables are tender. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve with rice, or roti (flat bread).