Top 3 Traditional Meat Dishes
in the Central Development Region

Choila is a specialty of the Nepalese Newari, and it consists of grilled meat - either water buffalo, chicken, or mutton. The dish is characterized by its spiciness coming from green and red chilis, along with spices such as turmeric and fenugreek seeds. It is usually served with a side dish of pounded rice.Expand

Chunla is a traditional meat dish originating from the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal. The meat (usually water buffalo's meat) is finely chopped with a meat grinder or a knife. The spices are kneaded into the meat, and it's then fried in oil and simmered in water. Once done, the meat is topped with a combination of fenugreek seeds and oil. Chunla can also be shaped into meatballs or meat patties for certain ceremonies. The meat is also often used as a filling for momos or a topping for rice flour pancakes known as chatanmari.Expand

Kachilā is a popular dish of the Nepalese Newari community, made with raw meat of water buffalo, chicken, or lamb. The meat is minced and combined with garlic, coriander, chili, salt, and fenugreek seeds, which are fried in oil with turmeric. Fenugreek and turmeric are poured over the meat and spices, and the whole concoction is finally garnished with coriander and spring garlic.Expand