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Achari Chicken

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8
Author Bushrah | Recipestable

Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 pounds chicken
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 12 green chillies
  • 3 onions thinly sliced
  • 4 dry red chilies
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbs p ginger garlic paste
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion seeds
  • 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds
  • salt to taste

Instructions

Method

  • Place dry red chillies, fenugreek seeds, mustard seeds, fennel seeds and onion seeds in a grinder. Grind coarsely. Place yogurt and ground spices in a large bowl. Mix well.
  • Slit the green chillies length wise, keeping the stems intact.
  • Put green chilies and chicken into the yogurt mixture.
  • Toss to coat evenly. Refrigerate for 1 hour to blend flavors.
  • Heat oil in a deep pan or skillet over medium high heat.
  • Saute onion in oil until or crisp-tender. Add ginger garlic paste. Cook and stir for 1 minute or until its become lightly browned.
  • Season with chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and salt. Add chicken along with the marinade.
  • Add 1 cup water and mix well.Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
  • Turn the heat off. Transfer into a serving dish. Achari Chicken is ready to serve. ENJOY!!

Notes

Serving Suggestions:
Serve hot with Naan!!