The masala chicken is a dish of Indian or Pakistani origin. Masala chicken is a dish that originated in India and Pakistan. It has become popular in the West. The dish is served with boiled rice, roti or naan, depending on the ethnic origins of the restaurant and customer. It’s made with a spice mixture known as masala which includes garam masala, coriander powder, cumin powder, cloves, chili pepper powder and often cardamom pods.
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Full preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 40 minutes
How many people is it for? 4 persons
Ingredients of masala chicken:
1: chicken meat 1 kg
2: oil 1/2 cup
3: onions (cut into slices) 3 nos
4: curry leaves 1/2 cup
5: salt to taste
6: coriander 1 cup (finely chopped)
7: ginger 2 inch piece
8: garlic cloves 6-8 nos
9: rye 3/4 tea spoons
10: ground black chilies 1 teaspoon
11: red chili powder 1 tablespoon
12: coriander powder 3 tablespoons
13: turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon
14: coconut (grated) 1/2 cup
15: poppy seeds 1 tablespoon
Method of masala chicken:
1: Soak the chicken meat in lukewarm water for a while with a pinch of salt.
2: Remove the meat from lukewarm water and wash it well.
3: Grind ginger, garlic, rye, cumin and black chillies together.
4: Mix red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and 1/4 cup of water.
5: Grind the grated coconut and poppy seeds into a fine paste.
6: Heat oil in a saucepan, add onion and fry until golden brown.
7: After adding curry leaves and salt, add ginger-garlic paste to it.
8: Add turmeric powder-red chili powder paste and fry for 2-4 minutes, then add meat and fry for another 5 minutes.
9: Add tomatoes and one and a half cups of water and cover and cook for 10-15 minutes.
10: When the meat is melted, add coconut and poppy seeds paste and cook for 5 minutes on medium heat. Sprinkle coriander and remove from heat and serve with naan.
Raita
One of the most popular sides in Pakistani and Indian cuisine, raita has a base of yoghurt or dahi and is often served with dishes like biryani, pulao and masala chicken . Yogurt not only serves as a condiment or dip to sop up the flatbread for dry meals like BBQ, but it also serves to temper the heat that is a distinctive component of Desi food. Continue reading to learn about the various raita varieties found in Indian cuisine as well as raita preparation advice.
Ingredients of raita:
1: 2 cups fresh yogurt.
2: cups mint leaves, chopped
3: cumin seeds, ground and roasted
4: teaspoon black salt
5: teaspoon sugar
6: salt to taste
Method of raita:
1: Combine all ingredients in a bowl
2: Mix very well
3: Refrigerate until chilled
4: Serve cold
