Achari Chicken

Achari Chicken is a spicy Indian dish prepared by marinating chicken with pickling spices and cooking it with yogurt and tomatoes.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Chicken (cut into pieces)1Kilogram
Yogurt (whole milk based)200Grams
Onion (finely sliced)2Count
Tomato (chopped)3Count
Ginger Garlic Paste2Tbsp
Mustard Oil4Tbsp
Fenugreek Seeds1Tsp
Fennel Seeds1Tsp
Nigella Seeds1Tsp
Cumin Seeds1Tsp
Coriander Powder2Tsp
Red Chili Powder1Tsp
Turmeric Powder1Tsp
Salt (or to taste)1Tsp
Green Chili (slit)2Count
Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)2Tbsp
Fresh Coriander (chopped)1Bunch

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Heat mustard oil in a large pan. Add fenugreek seeds, fennel seeds, nigella seeds, and cumin seeds. Sauté until they crackle.
  3. Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
  4. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.
  5. Add the marinated chicken to the pan. Cook on medium heat until the chicken is cooked through and oil separates.
  6. Add slit green chilies and lemon juice. Stir well.
  7. Garnish with chopped fresh coriander and serve hot.

Prep

  • Marinate chicken for 30 minutes before cooking.

Kitchen equipment

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