Nepali Chukauni

Name: Nepali Chukauni
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 potatoes; 400 g curd; 1 tsp cumin powder; 1 tsp kashmiri chilli; 1 tsp black salt; 1 onion; 1/4 tsp salt; coriander leaves; 1 tbsp mustard oil; 1 tsp mustard seeds; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 green chilli; 1 tbsp kasuri methi; 1/4 tsp turmeric powder; 1/4 tsp chilli powder

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:5min

This Nepali chukauni is one of those simple dishes that surprises you with how good it tastes. Soft, boiled potatoes are gently mixed with smooth, creamy curd and everyday spices, then finished with a warm, fragrant tadka that brings everything together beautifully. It’s quick to make, doesn’t need anything fancy, and works perfectly as a side with rice, roti, or even pulao. The mix of cool curd, tender potatoes, and crunchy, spiced tempering makes every bite really satisfying. Once you try it, you’ll see why it’s such a loved comfort dish.

Updated at: Fri, 15 May 2026 13:19:00 GMT