
Ingredients
For Marination
1 kg Chicken (thigh & drumstick) चिकन
Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार
1 no. Green chili, slit into half, हरी मिर्च
1 tbsp Tender Coriander stem, chopped, धनिया के डंठल
1 ½ tsp Ginger Garlic paste, अदरक लहसुन का पेस्ट
1 cup Curd, beaten, दही
1 tsp Degi red chili powder, देगी लाल मिर्च पाउडर
½ tsp Turmeric powder, हल्दी पाउडर
1 tsp Coriander powder, धनिया पाउडर
Fried Onions, तला हुआ प्याज
½ tbsp Coriander leaves, chopped, धनिया पत्ता
2 tsp Fried onion oil, तले हुए प्याज का तेल
For Barista
3-4 large Onions, sliced, प्याज
Oil for frying, तेल तलने के लिए
For Mughali Chicken Handi
1 tbsp Oil, तेल
1 Bay leaf, तेजपत्ता
1 inch Cinnamon stick, दालचीनी
Marinated Chicken, मैरिनेटेड चिकन
½ cup Warm water, गुनगुना पानी
Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार
1 tsp Prepared Masala, तयार किया हुआ मसाला
1 tsp Chili oil, मिर्च का तेल
For Masala
4 Black cardamom, बड़ी इलायची
6-7 Green cardamom, हरी इलायची
2 Mace, जावित्री
15-20 Black peppercorns, काली मिर्च के दाने
2-4 Cloves, लॉन्ग
½ inch Cinnamon stick, दालचीनी
2-3 Bay leaf, तेजपत्ता
Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार
1 tsp Dry fenugreek leaves, कसूरी मेथी
½ tsp Degi red chili powder, देगी लाल मिर्च पाउडर
A pinch of asafoetida, हींग
For Toasted Almonds
1 ½ tbsp Ghee, घी
4-5 Almonds, sliver, बादाम
½ tsp Degi red chili powder, देगी लाल मिर्च पाउडर
For Garnish
Toasted Almond, भुना हुआ बादाम
Coriander sprig, धनिया पत्ता
Process
For Marination
- In a large bowl, add chicken, salt to taste, green chili, tender coriander stem, ginger garlic paste.
- Add curd, degi red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, fried onions, coriander leaves and marinated well.
- Add fried onion oil and mix everything well.
For Barista
- In a shallow pan or kadai, add oil, once it’s hot, add onions in small batches and fry until golden brown in color.
- Transfer it into a bowl and keep it aside for further use.
For Mughali Chicken Handi
- In a handi, add oil, once it’s hot, add bay leaf, cinnamon stick and let it splutter.
- Add marinated chicken, cover it with the lid and cook on low flame for 15-20 minutes.
- Add warm water and mix well. Cook for another 5-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked properly.
- Add salt to taste, prepare masala and mix well. Transfer it into a serving dish.
- Garnish it with toasted almonds, coriander sprig and serve hot with roti or naan.
For Masala
- In a pan, add black cardamom, green cardamom, mace, black peppercorns, cloves.
- Add Cinnamon stick, bay leaf, salt to taste and dry fenugreek leaves.
- Dry roast on medium flame until the spices turn fragrant.
- Transfer it into a tray, add degi red chili powder, asafoetida.
- Transfer this into a grinder jar and grind into a fine powder. Keep aside for further use.
For Toasted Almonds
- In a pan, add ghee, once it’s hot, add sliver almonds, degi red chili powder and toss well.
Another great and easy dish.