Achari Chicken - Chicken in Pickling Spices

Achari Masala Powder Recipe

• 1 tsp fenugreek seeds
• 1 tsp fennel seeds
• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• 6 cloves
• 5 black peppercorns
• 2 tsp nigella seeds
• 2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp kashmiri chilli powder

For the Achari Curry

• ⅓ cup mustard oil (you can substitute with canola or ghee)
• 1 tsp mustard seeds (black or yellow)
• 2 dried chillies
• 1 onion (large, halved and thinly sliced)
• 5 garlic cloves (minced)
• 2.2 lb chicken thighs (1kg)(skinless, boneless - cut into chunks)
• 1 cup tomatoes Canned - finely chopped
• 1 cup natural yoghurt (plain)
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1½ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp Indian pickles (lime, mango, mixed etc. finely chopped)
• 20 curry leaves (fresh)
• 2 tbsp mustard oil (for frying the curry leaves)