LAZEEZ::--- Afghani Chicken Curry Recipe

      Afghani Chicken Curry Recipe

                Ingredients for Afghani Chicken Curry Recipe

• Chicken cut into 1 inch pieces on the bone 750 grams

• Ginger-garlic paste 2 teaspoons

• Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon

• Yogurt 1/4 cup

• Salt to taste

• Garam masala powder 1 teaspoon

• Onions roughly chopped 3 medium

• Whole Cashewnuts 1/4 cup

• Melon seeds (magaz) 1 teaspoon

• Poppy seed (khuskhus) 1 teaspoon

• Oil 2 teaspoons

• Saffron (kesar) a pinch

                                                  Method

Step 1

Marinate chicken with ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, yogurt, salt and half teaspoon garam masala powder for one hour.

Step 2

Put onions, cashewnuts, melon seeds and poppy seeds and cook it under pressure with one cup water till two to three whistles are given out. Release the pressure and keep aside to cool.

Step 3

Put the mixture into a mixer jar and blend to a smooth paste.

Step 4

Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add marinated chicken and sauté for five to seven minutes.

Step 5

Add ground paste and mix well. Cook for three to four minutes. Add saffron and mix well, cook for eight to ten minutes.

Step 6

Serve hot.

                                               Nutrition Info

Calories : 1325 Kcal

Carbohydrates : 47.2 gm

Protein : 208.4 gm

Fat : 33.7 gm

Other : Zinc- 3.3mg

Prep Time : 6-10 minutes

Cook time : 21-25 minutes

Serve : 4

Level Of Cooking : Moderate

Taste : Mild