Malwani Chicken

Ingredients list for Malwani Chicken

• 750 grams Chicken 1inch pieces on the bone
• 8 Dried red chillies broken
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Ginger paste
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Garlic paste
• 3/4 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 3/4 teaspoon Caraway seed (shahi jeera) powder
• 6-8 Cloves
• 6 Green cardamoms
• 4 Black cardamoms
• 7-8 Black peppercorns
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Poppy seeds (khuskhus/posto)
• 3/4 cup Dried coconut ( khopra) grated
• to taste Salt
• 3 teaspoon Coriander seeds
• 2 tablespoons Oil
• 3 medium Onions sliced
• 3/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder

Method

1. Mix chicken with salt, ginger paste and garlic paste and set aside in a refrigerator to marinate for ½ hour.
2. Dry roast cumin seeds, caraway seeds, cloves, green cardamoms, black cardamoms, black peppercorns, poppy seeds, dried coconut, red chillies and coriander seeds till fragrant. Cool and grind to a powder.
3. Heat oil in a deep non-stick pan. Slice onions and add and sauté. Add turmeric powder and sauté till lightly browned.
4. Add chicken and mix. Add the masala powder and mix well. Add 2 cups of water and cook, covered, till the chicken is done.
5. Serve hot.

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