Chicken Achari
Ingredients:
- Dried red chillies 4-5
- Zeera (Cumin seeds) ½ tbs
- Kalonji (Nigella seeds) ½ tsp
- Methi dana (Fenugreek seeds) 1 tsp
- Saunf (Fennel seeds) 1 tsp
- Rai dana (Mustard seeds) 1 tsp
- Lehsan (Garlic) 6-7 cloves
- Adrak (Ginger) 1 inch piece
- Kary pata (Curry leaves) 15-20
- Sarson ka tel (Mustard oil) 1 tbs
- Lemon juice 2-3 tbs
- Cooking oil 4-5 tbs
- Pyaz (Onion) sliced 2 medium
- Chicken ½ kg
- Tamatar (Tomatoes) blended 2 medium
- Dhania powder (Coriander powder) ½ tbs
- Lal mirch powder (Red chilli powder) 1 tsp or to taste
- Namak (Salt) 1 tsp or to taste
- Haldee powder (Turmeric powder) ½ tsp
- Garam masala powder 1 tsp
- Water 1 Cup or as required
- Kasuri methi (Dried fenugreek leaves) 1 tbs
- Hara dhania (Fresh coriander)
Directions:
In spice mixer,add dried red chillies,cumin seeds,nigella seeds,fenugreek seeds,fennel seeds,mustard seeds and grind coarsely.
Reserve 1 & ½ tbs of prepared achari masala for later use.
In remaining achari masala,add garlic,ginger,curry leaves,mustard oil,lemon juice,blend to make a paste & set aside.
In a pot,add cooking oil,onion and saute until translucent.
Add chicken and mix well.
Now add prepared achari paste,mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add blended tomatoes and mix well.
Ad coriander powder,red chilli powder,salt,turmeric powder,garam masala powder,reserved achari masala,mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add water and mix well,cover and cook on low flame for 18-20 minutes or until tender.
Add dried fenugreek leaves.
Garnish with fresh coriander & serve!
Recipe By: Tooba Shah


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