Achari Chicken
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4.9
21 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
199 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Achari Chicken
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Achari Chicken is a bold, tangy Pakistani/Indian chicken curry made with an Achari Masala (pickling spice mix) and optionally topped with stuffed green chilies. With just a little prep this delicious dish cooks in only 30 minutes and the zesty flavours are so captivating
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Ingredients
- ⅓ cup oil
- 500 g boneless chicken cut in 4cm (1.5inch) cubes
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 (100g) medium onion blended
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon red chili powder
- ¾ teaspoon kashmiri chili powder for colour
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 small (180g) tomatoes blended
- ¼ cup PLAIN yogurt full-fat
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Achari Masala
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds saunf
- 1 teaspoon nigella seeds kalonji
- ½ teaspoon brown mustard seeds rai dana
- ½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds methi dana
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
Stuffed Chilies
- 4 green chilies
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 teaspoon chaat masala
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon ginger slices
- 1-2 tablespoon Coriander
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Instructions
- Slit the green chilies from the centre lengthwise and take out the seeds. Mix 3 teaspoon chaat masala and 1 tablespoon lemon juice to make a thick paste. Fill each chili with around a teaspoon of this mixture and keep aside for later.
- Heat oil in a pan and add the Achari Masala ingredients. Roast for 2 minutes till they release their aroma.
- Then add the blended onion on medium heat. Saute till the onions turn golden.
- Add the minced ginger and garlic and stir till they are no longer raw.
- Now put in the chicken on medium high heat along with salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder and kashmiri chili powder. Mix everything in.
- Pour in the blended tomatoes and yogurt. Stir well and cover the pan. Let cook for 8-10 minutes on medium low heat.
- Uncover the pan, increase the heat to high and fry for 2 minutes. This process will bring the oil on top.
- Mix in 2 tablespoon of water so that the gravy doesn't get dry. Then place the green chilies, slit side up on top of the chicken.
- Drizzle the lemon juice and cover. Let cook for 6-8 minutes on low heat until the chilies are softened.
- Garnish with sliced ginger and fresh coriander. Serve warm Achari Chicken with naan, roti or steamed basmati rice.
Notes
- Make sure not to burn the achari masala while infusing it with oil.
- To prevent yogurt from curdling use whisked, full-fat, plain yogurt and stir continuously while adding it in.
- Prep your ingredients in advance like combining the pickling spices (achari masala), blending onion and tomatoes etc. This will make cooking faster and easier.
- You can also use bone-in chicken. The cooking time will increase though.
- Make sure not to burn the achari masala while infusing it with oil.
- To prevent yogurt from curdling use whisked, full-fat, plain yogurt and stir continuously while adding it in.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
199kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
82mg
(27%)
Sodium
894mg
(37%)
Potassium
652mg
(19%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
437IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 199 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 199kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 894mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 652mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 437IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
21 reviews
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