Desi Style Chicken
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- | 13 March 2013 1:14 PM GMT
Procedure:
- Add 1 tsp of oil
- Add 1 tbsp of mixed spices – cumin, pepper and cloves
- Add the coriander seeds
- Roast the spices
- Add the dried red chillies
- Add the onions
- Toss them around
- Do not overcook the onions
- Add ginger and garlic
- Stir well
- Add the tomatoes
- Stir well
- TIP: Do not overcook the ingredients; they only need to be roasted well
- Add the grated coconut
- Toss the ingredients around
- Add the cinnamon powder
- Let the mixture cool for 15-20 mins
- Blend the mixture into a paste
- Add oil into a pan
- Add ½ tsp of mustard seeds
- Add curry leaves
- Add the ready masala
- Add some water to make gravy
- Cover the pan with a lid and let it simmer on a medium flame for 20-25 mins
- TIP: when one sees a layer of oil on top of the masala, it means the masala is ready
- Add the chicken
- Add the salt
- Mix well
- Let the chicken cook on a medium flame for 20-25 mins with the lid on
- TIP: Desi chicken has more nutrients than the regular broiler
- Add 1 tsp of kachampuli/ tamaring pulp/ kokam or any other souring agent
- Cook for another 2-3 mins and serve hot
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