Afghani Chicken

written by Sunita Karthik February 26, 2012 0 comments

Published under: Chicken

Ingredients:
Boneless Chicken – 800 gms
Ginger Paste – 4 tsp
Garlic Paste – 2 tsp
Onions – 3/4 cup, chopped
Red Chilli Powder – 1 tsp
Cashewnut Paste – 5 tbsp
Sesame Seeds – 2 tsp
Nutmeg Powder – 1/2 tsp
Salt as per taste
Yogurt – 1 cup
Oil – 1/2 cup
Green Cardamoms – 2
Bay Leaves- 2
Green Coriander – 4 tsp

Method:
1. Mix ginger paste, garlic paste, onions, red chilli powder, cashewnut paste, sesame seeds, nutmeg and salt with yogurt.
2. Marinate the chicken in this mixture for 30 minutes.
3. Heat oil in a thick bottomed pan.
4. Add the whole spices and stir fry till they change colour.
5. Add the chicken along with the marinade.
6. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
7. Add 400 ml of water and boil for 3 minutes.
8. Cook till the chicken is tender and the gravy thickens.
9. Remove to a serving dish.
10. Garnish with coriander.
11. Serve with rice.

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Sunita Karthik

Sunitha Karthik is a food lover who loves experiment with food. She worked in BPO industry for several years before deciding to settle down with family. She is a self-taught cook who has learnt to cook by experimenting with ingredients and watching various cooking shows. Mother of two kids, she still finds time to cook up a storm in the kitchen.