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Chatpata Imli Chicken ऐसी चिकन करी कभी ना खाई होगी आपने Chicken Curry

Chatpata Imli Chicken ऐसी चिकन करी कभी ना खाई होगी आपने Chicken Curry

Of all the Chicken recipes I have tried and cooked, this one is definitely special for the unique combination of spices & tamarind that go into it.

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25-30 minutes

Total Time 35-45 minutes

Servings: 2

Cuisine: Indian

Chatpata Imli Chicken ऐसी चिकन करी कभी ना खाई होगी आपने Chicken Curry Recipe - Ranveer Brar

Ingredients

For Soaking Tamarind
1 cup red Tamarind, इमली

1 ⅓ cup Water, पानी

For Paste

2 tbsp Tender Coriander stems, धनिया के डंठल

2 inch Ginger (peeled) अदरक

4-5 no. Garlic cloves, लहसुन

3 no. Green chillies (less spicy & broken into half) हरी मिर्च

2 medium Onions, sliced, प्याज

Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार

For Chicken Marination

900 gms Chicken (drumstick & thigh with bones) चिकन

1 ½ tsp Degi red chilli powder, देगी लाल मिर्च पाउडर

¼ tsp Asafoetida, हींग

½ tsp Turmeric powder, हल्दी पाउडर

2 tsp Coriander powder, धनिया पाउडर

1 ½ tbsp Mustard oil, सरसों का तेल

Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार

For Roasting Chicken

1 tbsp Mustard oil, सरसों का तेल

1 tbsp Oil, तेल

Marinated Chicken, मैरीनेटेड चिकन

4-5 no. Dry red chillies, सूखी लाल मिर्च

For Imli Chicken

1 tsp Mustard oil (optional) सरसों का तेल

1 tbsp Oil, तेल

5-6 no. Black peppercorns, काली मिर्च के दाने

2-3 no. Cloves, लौंग

¼ tsp Fenugreek seeds, मेथी दाना

1 tsp Cumin seeds, जीरा

½ tsp Fennel seeds, सौंफ

Prepared Paste, तयार किया हुआ पेस्ट

½ tsp Ghee, घी

Roasted Chicken, भुना हुआ चिकन

1 cup Tamarind pulp, इमली का गूदा

1 tbsp Degi red chili powder, देगी लाल मिर्च पाउडर

1 tsp Sugar, चीनी

1 cup Water, पानी

2-3 tbsp Coriander leaves with stems, chopped, धनिया पत्ता

½ inch Ginger (peeled & chopped) अदरक

1-2 tbsp Ghee, घी

Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार

For Garnish

Coriander sprig, धनिया पत्ता

Process

For Paste

In a bowl, add coriander stems, ginger, garlic, onions, salt to taste and transfer it into a mixer grinder jar.
Grind it into a smooth fine paste and keep it aside for further use.

For Marination

In a bowl, add chicken, degi red chili powder, asafoetida, turmeric powder, coriander powder, mustard oil, salt to taste and marinate it well.
Keep it aside for 10-15 minutes to rest.

For Roasting Chicken

In a shallow pan, heat mustard oil, oil, add marinated chicken, dry red chillies and cook it until tender.
Transfer it to a plate and keep it aside for further use.

For Imli Chicken

In a handi or saucepot, heat mustard oil, oil, add black peppercorns, cloves, fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds and let it splutter.
Add prepared paste, ghee and saute it for 7-8 minutes on moderate heat.
Add roasted chicken and mix it well.
Add tamarind pulp, degi red chili powder, sugar, water and stir it well.
Cover it with the lid and cook it for 10-15 minutes on moderate heat.
Add coriander leaves, ginger, ghee, salt to taste and give it a quick boil.
Transfer it on a serving dish and garnish it with coriander sprig.
Serve hot with roti.