Poha Chicken Bhujing

Ingredients list for Poha Chicken Bhujing

• 2 cups Pressed rice (poha)
• 400 grams Chicken legs boneless, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 2 teaspoons Coriander powder
• to taste Salt
• ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 2 medium Potatoes thickly sliced with skin
• 6 tablespoons Oil
• as required Ghee
• 4-5 Garlic cloves
• 2 Green chillies
• 1 inch Ginger
• ½ cup Dried coconut ( khopra) grated
• 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
• ½ teaspoon Garam masala powder
• 2 medium Onions sliced
• 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves chopped

Method

1. Wash the pressed rice under running water and set aside.
2. Heat a piece of coal on direct flame.
3. Take chicken pieces in a bowl. Add cumin powder, coriander powder, salt, ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder and potatoes, mix and set aside to marinate for 10-15 minutes.
4. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a non-stick pan. Add marinated chicken mixture and cook on high heat for 5-6 minutes. Reduce heat, cover and cook for 3-4 minutes.
5. Transfer the cooked chicken mixture into a bowl. Place a steel katori in the centre and put the hot piece of coal in it. Pour some ghee on it and cover the bowl immediately. Set aside for 2-3 minutes.
6. Blend together garlic, green chillies, ginger, coconut, chilli powder and garam masala powder to a coarse paste with very little water.
7. Heat remaining oil in another non-stick pan. Add onions and sauté till golden brown.
8. Add the coconut paste, mix and sauté till oil separates. Add remaining turmeric powder, mix and sauté for a few seconds.
9. Add smoked chicken mixture and pressed rice and mix well. Adjust the seasoning and sprinkle some water.Cover and cook on low heat for 2-3 minutes.
10. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.