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Nutritional Values
180kcal
5gProtein
26gCarbs
7gFat
2gFibre
200 gServing
* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.
Allergens
🥛 Dairy
Chukauni
How to order / say it
Say it
चुकौनी — [Cho-kan-i]
Order
Could I get Chukauni, please?
Locally
म चुकौनी अर्डर गर्न चाहन्छु।
Say locally
A tangy potato salad mixed with spiced yogurt.
Why try it?
Chukauni is deeply rooted in Pokhara's Newar community, highlighting local agricultural produce and traditional preparation methods.
How it tastes
This refreshing dish balances tangy yogurt with soft potatoes and a hint of mustard oil and spices, served chilled.
Origin & History — first documented: 1950
Developed in the mid-20th century, Chukauni originated as a simple dish using local potatoes and homemade yogurt, gaining popularity for its cooling properties.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥕 300 g boiled potatoes
- 🥛 200 g plain yogurt
- 🫒 1 tbsp mustard oil
- 🥕 2 pcs green chilies
- 🧂 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 🌿 2 tbsp coriander leaves
Method
- 1 Boil potatoes until tender, peel, and cut into cubes.
- 2 Mix yogurt with turmeric, mustard oil, and sliced green chilies.
- 3 Combine potatoes with the yogurt mixture.
- 4 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and chill before serving.
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