LAL MASALA CHICKEN
Directions
- 1Marinade chicken with lemon juice.
- 2Add yogurt to the chicken for marination.
- 3Add red chili powder to the chicken.
- 4Add turmeric powder to the chicken.
- 5Add chicken masala powder to the chicken.
- 6Add coriander powder to the chicken.
- 7Add salt to the chicken.
- 8Mix all the marinating ingredients very well with the chicken.
- 9Add roasted onion to a blender for the special masala.
- 10Add ginger garlic to the blender.
- 11Add cumin seeds to the blender.
- 12Add soaked Kashmiri red chilies to the blender.
- 13Blend the ingredients into a special masala paste, adding water as needed.
- 14Add ghee to a kadai (pan).
- 15Add the marinated chicken to the hot ghee.
- 16Mix the chicken well on high heat for 2 to 3 minutes.
- 17Cover and cook the chicken for 15 minutes on medium heat.
- 18Add the special blended masala to the cooked chicken.
- 19Mix the special masala well with the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes on high heat.
- 20Add curry leaves to the chicken.
- 21Mix the curry leaves into the chicken curry.
- 22Finish by adding chopped coriander leaves.
- 23Stir everything well and serve hot with naan or chapati.
Ingredients
- 600 g chicken
- 0.5 unit lemon juice
- 4 TBSP yogurt
- 1 TBSP red chili powder
- 0.5 TSPN turmeric powder
- 1.5 TSPN chicken masala powder
- 1 TSPN coriander powder
- to taste salt
- 1 big size roasted onion
- ginger garlic
- cumin seeds
- soaked Kashmiri red chilies
- 0.33 cup ghee
- curry leaves
- coriander leaves
Equipment
bowlblenderkadailid
Tips
- This recipe is referred to as "My Mom's Special" and "The Only best Lal masala Chicken You'll Ever make" for its unique taste.
- Enjoy the dish with naan or chapati.
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- The special masala needs to be blended with roasted onion, ginger garlic, cumin seeds, and soaked Kashmiri red chilies for a rich flavor.
- Marinating the chicken properly ensures it absorbs all the flavors and cooks evenly.
- Cooking on high heat initially helps in searing the chicken and locking in moisture.
- Covering and cooking on medium heat allows the chicken to cook thoroughly and become tender.
- Adding special masala and cooking on high heat helps to integrate the flavors and thicken the gravy.
- Fresh curry and coriander leaves are added at the end for aroma and garnish, enhancing the overall taste and presentation of the dish.
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