Achari Chicken
Achari Chicken is a spicy Indian dish prepared by marinating chicken with pickling spices and cooking it with yogurt and tomatoes.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken (cut into pieces) | 1 | Kilogram |
| Yogurt (whole milk based) | 200 | Grams |
| Onion (finely sliced) | 2 | Count |
| Tomato (chopped) | 3 | Count |
| Ginger Garlic Paste | 2 | Tbsp |
| Mustard Oil | 4 | Tbsp |
| Fenugreek Seeds | 1 | Tsp |
| Fennel Seeds | 1 | Tsp |
| Nigella Seeds | 1 | Tsp |
| Cumin Seeds | 1 | Tsp |
| Coriander Powder | 2 | Tsp |
| Red Chili Powder | 1 | Tsp |
| Turmeric Powder | 1 | Tsp |
| Salt (or to taste) | 1 | Tsp |
| Green Chili (slit) | 2 | Count |
| Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed) | 2 | Tbsp |
| Fresh Coriander (chopped) | 1 | Bunch |
Instructions
- In a bowl, marinate the chicken with yogurt, ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Set aside for 30 minutes.
- Heat mustard oil in a large pan. Add fenugreek seeds, fennel seeds, nigella seeds, and cumin seeds. Sauté until they crackle.
- Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.
- Add the marinated chicken to the pan. Cook on medium heat until the chicken is cooked through and oil separates.
- Add slit green chilies and lemon juice. Stir well.
- Garnish with chopped fresh coriander and serve hot.
Prep
- Marinate chicken for 30 minutes before cooking.
Kitchen equipment
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