Kachilaa (
Newari/
Nepali:कचिला) is a special meat delicacy of
Newars, consisting of marinated raw minced meat. Generally
water bull
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meat is used, however lamb meat can also be used to make kachilaa.
It is made by mixing minced meat with various spices such as garlic, coriander leaves, red chilli, salt and chilli powder. After mixing the ingredients, hot oil containing fenugreek seed is poured over it. Some turmeric powder is also added and the mixed again until it becomes tender.
See also
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Newa cuisine
Newa cuisine (also referred to as ''Newar'' cuisine) is a subset of Nepalese cuisine that has developed over centuries among the Newars of Kathmandu (Kathmandu is called ''Yen'' in Nepal Bhasa) in Nepal. Newa cuisine is the most celebrated food var ...
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List of meat dishes
References
Newari cuisine
Raw beef dishes
Meat dishes
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