Try this lip smacking recipe for a fabulous dinner at home. (Source: Representative image/Pexels) As such, when Chef Sanjeev Kapoor took to Instagram to share his recipe of Khandeshi Chicken, we couldn’t help but bring it to you. “Kick start your week with this authentic, masaledaar traditional recipe”, the Chef wrote on Instagram.
Take a look at the post here:
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Detailed recipe for Khandeshi Chicken
Ingredients for the masala
Oil— 2 tbsps
Garlic cloves— 8-10
Ginger— 1 inch
2 medium sized onions— sliced finely
Cashews— 8-10
Coriander seeds— 2 tbsps
Cumin seeds— 1 tsp
Dried, dessicated coconut— 1/4th cup
Salt to taste
Method for the masala
*In a pan, add the oil and let it heat. Add the garlic, ginger, onions and saute it till it turns golden brown. Then add the cashews, coriander seeds, coconut, cumin and salt.
*Saute till golden brown, allow to cool.
*Then add half cup water to the mixture and grind to a fine paste. Keep aside.
Ingredients for the chicken curry
Chicken— 750 gms
Oil — 2 tbsps
Garlic— 2 tbsps, finely chopped
Green chillies— 2-3, finely chopped
Onions— 2-3, diced in small pieces
Salt to taste
Tomatoes— 2, finely chopped
Curry leaves— 1 sprig
Red chilli powder— 1 tbsp
Turmeric powder— ½ tsp
Coriander leaves— To garnish
Method to prepare the final dish:
*In a pan, add the oil and let it heat. Then add the minced garlic and green chillies and let it splutter.
*Add two finely chopped onions and saute until golden brown. Add salt and then the tomatoes. Cook until soft and pulpy.
*Now add a sprig of curry leaves, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and mix.
*Add the chicken to the pan and saute on high heat for the chicken to take on the colour of the masalas.
*Next, add the prepared special mixture that you had kept aside to the chicken. Mix in well and let it cook for a minute. Then, add 2 tsps of Khandeshi Garam Masala powder and mix in.
*Now, add 2 cups of water to the pan and then cook for 15-20 mins.
*To garnish, add freshly chopped coriander leaves.
In his Instagram post, Chef Sanjeev served the dish with fluffy rotis, raw onions and roasted green chillies. Additionally, here’s how you can make the special khandeshi garam masala, according to Chef Sanjeev’s YouTube channel. Take a look here:
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