Weekend spl Dahi Wala Chicken

DAHI WALA CHICKEN - This one's for all my weekend cooks gang.. Do try and share pics with me

DAHI WALA CHICKEN

Preparation time 10 minutes

Cooking time 25-30 minutes

Serve 2-4

Ingredients

For Chicken Marination

• 1 no. Green chilli, diagonally sliced, हरी मिर्च
• ½ tbsp Tender Coriander stems, finely chopped, धनिया के डंठल
• 1 tbsp fresh Mint leaves, roughly chopped, पुदीना पत्ता
• 2 tsp Ginger Garlic paste, अदरक लहसुन का पेस्ट
• Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार
• 2 tsp Oil, तेल
• 1 tsp Lemon juice, नींबू का रस
• ½ tbsp Coriander leaves, roughly chopped, धनिया पत्ता
• 900 gms Chicken (Drumstick & thigh with bones) चिकन

For Ginger Garlic Paste

• 1 inch Ginger (peeled & sliced) अदरक
• 7-8 no. Garlic cloves, लहसुन
• 3 no. Green chillies (less spicy & roughly chopped) हरी मिर्च
• Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार

For Masala

• 1 tbsp Black peppercorns, काली मिर्च के दाने
• 2 no. Cloves, लौंग
• 6-7 no. Black cardamom, बड़ी इलायची
• Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार
• 2 tbsp Dry Fenugreek leaves, कसूरी मेथी

For Dahi Wala Chicken

• 1 ½ tbsp Oil, तेल
• 1 tbsp Ghee, घी
• 3-4 no. Bay leaf, तेज़पत्ता
• 2-4 no. Cloves, लौंग
• 2 no. Black cardamom, बड़ी इलायची
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds, जीरा
• 2 medium Onion, roughly sliced, प्याज
• Marinated Chicken, मैरिनेटेड चिकन
• Prepared Ginger Garlic Paste, अदरक लहसुन का पेस्ट
• 2-3 cups Curd, beaten, दही
• 2 tbsp Cashew Nut paste, काजू की पेस्ट

For Garnish

• A pinch of Prepared Masala, तैयार किया हुआ मसाला
• fresh Mint sprig, पुदीना पत्ता
• fresh Coriander sprig, धनिया पत्ता

Process

For Chicken Marination

1. In a bowl, add green chilli, tender coriander stems, mint leaves, ginger garlic paste, salt to taste, oil, coriander leaves and chicken.
2. Marinate it well and keep it aside for further use.

For Ginger Garlic Paste

1. In a mortar pestle, add ginger, garlic, green chillies, salt to taste and grind it coarsely.
2. Keep it aside for further use.

For Masala

1. In a pan, add black peppercorns, cloves, black cardamom, salt to taste, dry fenugreek leaves and dry roast it for a minute.
2. Keep it aside for further use.

For Dahi Wala Chicken

1. In a kadai, add oil, ghee, once it's hot, add bay leaves, cloves, black cardamom, cumin seeds and let it splutter.
2. Add onion and saute it for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
3. Add marinated chicken, ginger garlic paste and cook it for a while until tender.
4. Add curd, cashewnut paste and simmer it for a while until thickens.
5. Transfer it to a serving dish and drizzle some prepared masala.
6. Garnish it with coriander sprig and mint sprig.
7. Serve hot with roti.