Patiala Chicken

Ingredients list for Patiala Chicken

• 800 grams Chicken On Bone cut into 4 pieces on the bone
• 2 tablespoons Yogurt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Cumin seeds
• 1 inch Cinnamon
• 4-5 Cloves
• 4-5 Green cardamoms
• 2-3 Black cardamoms
• 1 tablespoon Black peppercorns
• to taste Salt
• 2 teaspoons Red chilli powder
• 1/4 cup Yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Garlic paste
• 1 tablespoon Ginger paste
• 4 tablespoons Oil
• 4-5 medium Onions grated
• 2-3 Dried red chillies
• 3-4 teaspoons Tomato puree
• 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 3-4 Green chillies

Method

1. Dry roast coriander seeds, cumin seeds, cinnamon, cloves, green cardamoms, black cardamoms and black peppercorns till fragrant. Set aside to cool.
2. Place the chicken in a bowl, add salt, red chilli powder and yogurt and mix well.
3. Add garlic paste and ginger paste and mix again and keep in the refrigerator to marinate for 15-20 minutes.
4. Heat oil in a non-stick pan.
   Add onions and sauté till well browned.
5. Coarsely grind the roasted spices with dried red chillies.
6. Add tomato puree, turmeric powder and broken green chillies to the onions in the pan.
7. Mix well and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
   Add the marinated chicken and mix well.
8. Add ½ the spice powder and mix well.
   Add 2-3 tbsps water and mix again.
9. Cover and cook till the chicken is done.
10. Add the remaining spice powder and mix well, cover and cook on low heat for 10 minutes.
11. Remove from heat and let it stand for a few minutes before serving.
12. Serve hot.

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