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Lahori Chicken

Powerhouse of flavour is this boneless chicken cooked with dried coconut and masalas. This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Lahori Chicken
Main IngredientsBoneless Chicken , Tomato Puree
CuisineIndian
CourseMain Course Chicken
Prep Time0-5 minutes
Cook time31-40 minutes
Serve4
TasteMild
Level of CookingModerate
OthersNon Veg

Ingredients list for Lahori Chicken

  • 500 grams Boneless Chicken cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup Tomato Puree grated
  • 4-5 Dried red chillies
  • 2 tablespoons Coriander seeds
  • 10-12 Black peppercorns
  • 10-12 Cloves
  • 1 tablespoon Poppy seeds (khuskhus)
  • 1 tablespoon Fennel seeds (saunf)
  • 1 tablespoon Cumin seeds
  • 2 mace (javitri) blades
  • 1 inch Cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Asafoetida
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
  • 2 medium Onions grated
  • to taste Salt
  • 2 cups Tomato puree
  • Fresh cream 1/2 cup + for drizzling

Method

  1. Grind together coconut, dried red chillies, coriander seeds, half the peppercorns, half the cloves, poppy seeds, half tablespoon fennel seeds, half tablespoon cumin seeds, one mace blade and cinnamon with sufficient water to a fine paste.
  2. Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add asafoetida, remaining mace, peppercorns, cumin seeds, cloves, fennel seeds and bay leaves, mix and sauté.
  3. Add ginger-garlic paste, mix and sauté for a minute. Add onions, mix and sauté till they turn golden. Reduce heat and add ground paste, mix and sauté for a minute.
  4. Add chicken and salt, mix well and cook.
  5. Increase heat, add tomato puree and mix well. Add half cup of water, mix well, cover and cook on low heat for ten minutes. Add cream and mix well. Switch off heat.
  6. Transfer into a serving bowl, drizzle a little cream on top and serve hot.

Nutrition Info

Calories1530
Carbohydrates64
Protein147.4
Fat75.9
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