Ingredients for Chicken Maharani Recipe:
(Tsp-Teaspoon; Tbsp-Tablespoon)
– Chicken, large pieces with bones- 1 kg
Whole spices for dry roasting:
– Coriander Seeds- 2 tsp
– Cumin Seeds- 2 tsp
– Fennel Seeds- 2 tsp
– Green Cardamom- 6
– Cloves- 8
– Black Peppercorns- 12
– Mace Flower (Javitri)- 1
– Red Chillies- 10
Spices for tempering:
– Cinnamon- 3 small pieces
– Bay leaf- 3
Onion-Cashew Paste:
– Onions, quartered- 2 large (200 gms)
– Cashew nuts- 18
Spice Powders:
– Turmeric Powder- 1/4 tsp
– Red Chilli Powder- 1/2 tsp
Other Ingredients:
– Ginger Garlic paste- 3 tsp
– Whisked Curd/Plain Yogurt- 8 tbsp (150 gm)
– Green Chillies, slit- 4-5
– Fresh Cream- 4 tbsp
– Kasuri Methi(dried fenugreek leaves), dry roasted and crushed- 2 tsp
– Refined Oil- 5 tbsp
– Salt- 2 tsp + 1/4 for seasoning
Preparation:
– Add all the whole spices for roasting in a pan and dry roast them on low heat for around 3 mins. Remove to a plate and allow to cool.
– Grind the spice to a powder.
– Make a paste of the onions and cashews by adding 2-3 tbsp of water.
– Whisk the curd/plain yogurt, set it aside.
– Dry roast the Kasuri Methi (dried fenugreek leaves), allow to cool and then crush roughly with your hands.
Process:
– Heat oil in a pan and add the cinnamon & bay leaves. Give a stir for 15 secs.
– Now add the onion-cashew paste and fry on medium heat for 7-8 mins till the paste is grainy
– Add the ginger garlic paste, mix and fry on medium heat for 2-3 mins.
– Now the blended Spice powder, turmeric powder and 1/4 tsp salt. Give a mix and cook on low to medium heat for 3-4 mins after adding a splash of water.
– Now reduce heat to low (or switch off heat) and add the whisked curd/plain yogurt. Stir and mix it well.
– (Switch on heat now) Stir on low heat for 3-4 mins till oil separates.
– Now add the chicken pieces, 2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp Red Chilli powder. Mix and sear on high heat for 4-5 mins.
– Continue to cook on medium heat for 3-4 mins till the chicken is browned.
– Now add 300 ml water, give a mix and cover & cook on low heat for 20-25 mins till chicken is tender.
– Now add the fresh cream, roasted & crushed Kasuri Methi (dried fenugreek leaves) and the slit green chillies.
– Give a mix and simmer on low heat for 3 mins till oil separates.
– Serve with roti, naan or rice.
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