It is a classic Indian dish, vibrant with rich flavorful gravy. It is a popular Dhaba Style dish with a Succulent chicken pieces cooled in a heartwarming spice mix.
This is a type of chicken curry in a thick gravy with a nice spicy flavor, but is not too hot. You may adjust the heat by adding more Serrano peppers. Serve with Chappati or rice.
Prep time : 25 min
Cook time : 1hrs 5 min
Serving : 8
Ingredients :
- Oil - 2 tsp,
- Ghee - 2 tsp,
- Chicken - 1kg, skin removed,
- Cumin seeds - 11/2 tsp,
- Onion - 3, finely chopped,
- Green chilli ginger garlic paste - 2 tsp,
- Tomato - 1, chopped,
- Tomato paste - 1tsp,
- Garam Masala - 2 tsp,
- Turmeric powder - 2 tsp,
- Salt - 1tsp,
- Water -11/2 cup,
- Coriander leaves - 1/4 cup chopped,
- Sugar -1tsp,
- Green Cardamom - 2,
- Black Cardamom - 1,
- Cinnamon - 1,
- Cloves - 2,
- Whole pepper corns - 4,
- Bay leaf -1,
- Kashmiri Red chilli powder - 2 tsp,
- Coriander powder - 2 tsp,
- Curd - 1cup,
- Cashew Nuts - 10 to 15,
- Coconut grated - 2 tsp,
Method :
Wash the chicken & cut into medium pieces & drain. Marinate with 1tsp salt & 1turmeric powder for 1hour.
Heat the oil & ghee in a wide pan or pot over medium flame. Add cumin seeds in the oil until the seeds begin to change color. Add sugar to the oil. Let it melt & form a brown layer in the oil.
Now Add bay leaf & whole spices : peppercorns, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves & let it sizzle. This is to infuse the flavors of the spices in the oil. Immediately add onions, cook & stir until has softened & turned translucent.
Now Add green chilli garlic ginger paste, garam masla, remaining turmeric, little salt, kashmiri chilli powder, coriander powder & fry it for 2 mints. Then add chopped tomatoes & tomato paste and stir it until the oil comes out to tomatoes.
Now grind the grated coconut & cashew nuts with little water to make a fine paste. Add it on the gravy & stir fry for another minute. Then add marinated chicken & combine well with the gravy. Pour a warm water & mix well to coat the chivken pieces with gravy. Let it simmer for 2 min & cover the pan & cook the chicken on low flame for 15-20 mins.
After 15-20 mins check the chicken is cooked properly & the gravy is thick enough. Then before serving garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
I hope u will try this delicious recipe n i suggest u that whenever u made this recipe try to serve this recipe with jeera rice. It will be yummy taste i promised u thankz to all of u have a nice day .......
