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Nepali Lamb Choila – छोयला

January 8, 2015 by The Generalissimo 1 Comment

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Nepalese ranks amongst one of my all-time favorite cuisines – it combines ingredients from several different Indian provinces as well as Tibet, China, Bhutan and Nepal itself to become something truly special.

Choila consists of grilled meat (traditionally water buffalo) and a range of spices, here made with lamb garnished with a LOT of garlic.

This version features mustard oil, a defining ingredient of Bengali cuisine in India that gives a uniquely spicy kick to this delicious hybrid recipe. Mustard oil is easily found in Indian grocery stores or online.

You will see many Nepali dishes here on TFD – this is only the beginning! 🙂 If you live in or near San Francisco, try Little Nepal restaurant, their lamb Choila is especially tasty! 🙂

This is my favorite recipe for lamb Choila, from the blog ournepal.info

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Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs. 1-in. thick lamb chops (can also be substituted with chicken)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon mustard oil (Australian brand only or one specifically for human consumption)
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • ***
  • Marination:
  • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
  • 3 red chilies
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1-in ginger
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 3 tablespoons mustard oil
  • ***
  • Garnish:
  • 1 teaspoon fenugreek
  • 10 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon mustard oil
  • 1/2 cup green onions, cut in 1-in. length

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl combine 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon mustard oil, 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper, and salt. Coat lamb chops with the above mixture, set aside for 30 min. Grill the meat until cooked through. Cut into ½-in. cubes.
  2. In a blender combine cumin seeds, chilies, 3 cloves of garlic, ginger, and turmeric with 1 tablespoon of oil to yield smooth paste. In a bowl mix the garlic-ginger paste with the meat, gradually pouring 2 tablspoons of mustard oil, toss it well to coat thoroughly. Cover and set aside for 10 min. to marinate.
  3. To garnish, in a non-stick pan heat the oil, splitter fenugreek till it turns dark. Add garlic slices and fry till light brown. Pour the oil mixture over the marinated meat. Add green onions. Toss the whole mixture well. Serve with stir-fried vegetables and rice.
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Nutrition

  • Calories: 1036.97 kcal
  • Sugar: 0.91 g
  • Sodium: 670.08 mg
  • Fat: 96.08 g
  • Saturated Fat: 36.5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8.05 g
  • Fiber: 1.54 g
  • Protein: 34.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 172.37 mg

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  1. Nina Romo

    January 8, 2015 at 4:38 PM

    Amen!!!!

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