Explore Nepal - Culinary - Recipes - Chicken Poleko

Ingredients

• 3-4 lb. whole chicken, cleaned
• Melted butter for basting
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1/2 tablespoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon asafetida
• 1/2 teaspoon timur (Szechwan pepper)
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1 teaspoon garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste
• 1 teaspoon chili paste
• Salt and Pepper
• 2 lb. ground chicken
• 1 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup green onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
• 1/2 nutmeg, grated
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 tablespoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon hot chili powder
• 3 tablespoons cooking oil