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spicy Thecha Chicken curry झणझणीत ठेचा चिकन खर्डा Chicken

Spice up your weekend with this recipe. Discover the flavors of the jhanjhanit Thecha in this Chicken curry

30-35 minutes
2-4
Indian
spicy Thecha Chicken curry झणझणीत ठेचा चिकन खर्डा Chicken Recipe - Ranveer Brar

Ingredients

For Marination

1 kg Chicken legs, चिकन

Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार

2 tsp Lemon juice, नींबू का रस

 

For Thecha

12-15 no. Green chillies (less spicy) हरी मिर्च

5-6 no. Garlic cloves, लहसुन

¼ cup Roasted peanuts, भुनी हुई मूँगफली

1 cup fresh Coriander leaves, roughly chopped, धनिया पत्ता

Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार

 

For Thecha Chicken

3-4 tbsp Oil, तेल

1 tsp Cumin seeds, जीरा

2 no. Cloves, लौंग

1 no. Bay leaf, तेजपत्ता

3 medium Onions, chopped, प्याज

Marinated chicken, मैरीनेटेड चिकन

Prepared Thecha, तैयार किया हुआ ठेचा

3-4 tbsp Curd, beaten, दही

Salt to taste,  नमक स्वादअनुसार

½ cup Water, पानी

2 tbsp fresh Coriander leaves, chopped, धनिया पत्ता

 

For Frying

2 no. Garlic cloves, cut into halves, लहसुन

2 no. Green chillies (less spicy) हरी मिर्च

1 tsp Oil, तेल

 

For Garnish

Coriander sprig, धनिया पत्ता

Fried garlic & green chillies, तला हुआ लहसुन और हरी मिर्च

Process

For Marination

  • In a bowl, add chicken legs, salt to taste, lemon juice and mix it well.
  • Keep it aside to marinate it for a while.

For Thecha

  • In a pan, add green chillies, garlic and dry roast them for 4-5 minutes on medium flames.
  • Transfer it to a bowl, add roasted peanuts, fresh coriander leaves and salt to taste.
  • Transfer it to a mortar pestle or mixer grinder jar and grind it into a coarse paste.
  • Keep it aside for further use.

For Thecha Chicken

  • In a handi add oil, once it’s hot, add cumin, cloves, bay leaf, onions and saute it for a while until translucent.
  • Add marinated chicken, prepare thecha and cook for 12-15 minutes on medium flames.
  • Add curd, salt to taste, water and let it cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Finish it with fresh coriander leaves and give it a good mix.
  • Transfer it to a serving dish, garnish it with coriander sprig, fried garlic and green chillies.
  • Serve hot with roti or bhakri.

For Frying

  • In a pan, add garlic, green chillies, oil and fry them until golden in colour.
  • Keep it aside for further use.

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