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Achari Chicken

Aanchal Gupta
A unique chicken curry that is cooked in Indian Achar/pickling spices and yogurt.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2 pounds

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds/907 gms boneless,skinless chicken,washed and cubed
  • 2 onions chopped
  • 3 to matoes chopped
  • 2 tsp ginger minced
  • 2 tsp garlic minced
  • 2 Bayleaves
  • 2 Cloves
  • 3 Green Cardamoms roughly pounded
  • 1 small stick Cinnamon
  • 10-12 Black peppercorns
  • 4 tsp Achari Masala
  • 1 tsp Turmeric/Haldi
  • 1 tsp Kala Namak/Black salt Use regular salt if its not available
  • 2 tsp Kasoori Methi/Dried fenugreek leaves
  • 1 cup thick yogurt/dahi/curd
  • 3 tbsp Mustard Oil Use any oil if its not available

Instructions
 

  • In pan heat oil and add whole spices-cinnamon,cloves,bayleaves,cardamoms and peppercorns.
  • Add chopped onions and cook till pink and translucent.
  • Add ginger,garlic and cook for a few minutes,till the raw smell goes away.
  • Add tomatoes and cook till tomatoes are soft.
  • Add Achari Masala,Haldi/Turmeric,Salt and kasoori methi/Dried fenugreek leaves and mix well.
  • Add chicken pieces and mix well.
  • Add yogurt and stir and bring to a boil.
  • Cover and simmer till chicken is done.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro and onion rings.

Notes

Mustard oil gives a unique pickled flavor,though its an acquired taste. Use any oil of your preference if its not available. I used homemade Achari Masala, but you can use the store bought one. The Achari spice mix has salt, so be cautious while adding salt.
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