Chukauni (Nepali: चुकौनी) is a Nepalese side dish that originated around the Palpa district of western Nepal.[1] It is made from boiled potatoes, yogurt, onion, coriander and spices. It is a popular type of salad and eaten mainly as a side dish with roti, sel roti, steamed rice or batuk.[2][3]

Chukauni
A bowl of Chukauni
A bowl of Chukauni
TypeSalad
CourseSide dish
Place of originNepal
Region or statePalpa district, Gandaki
Cooking time 20 minutes to 30 minutes
Main ingredientsPotatoes, dahi, salt and spices
Ingredients generally usedOnion, chilies

It can be eaten both warm or cold. It is a simple dish to make with few ingredients.[4][5]

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  1. ^ पोखरेल, लक्ष्मण. "पर्यटक तान्ने पाल्पाको चुकौनी". Sampurna Weekly. Archived from the original on 2022-10-12. Retrieved 2022-04-16.
  2. ^ "Chukauni from Palpa district – Boss Nepal". Retrieved 2021-03-03.
  3. ^ "रैथाने स्वादः यसरी बनाउने पाल्पाली चुकाउनी". Online Khabar. Retrieved 2022-04-16.
  4. ^ "The culture, history and recipe of batuk". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2021-10-31.
  5. ^ Republica. "Recipe of Chukauni". My City. Retrieved 2021-10-31.

Palpali Chukauni Recipe

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