LAL MASALA CHICKEN

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Marinade chicken with lemon juice.
  2. 2Add yogurt to the chicken for marination.
  3. 3Add red chili powder to the chicken.
  4. 4Add turmeric powder to the chicken.
  5. 5Add chicken masala powder to the chicken.
  6. 6Add coriander powder to the chicken.
  7. 7Add salt to the chicken.
  8. 8Mix all the marinating ingredients very well with the chicken.
  9. 9Add roasted onion to a blender for the special masala.
  10. 10Add ginger garlic to the blender.
  11. 11Add cumin seeds to the blender.
  12. 12Add soaked Kashmiri red chilies to the blender.
  13. 13Blend the ingredients into a special masala paste, adding water as needed.
  14. 14Add ghee to a kadai (pan).
  15. 15Add the marinated chicken to the hot ghee.
  16. 16Mix the chicken well on high heat for 2 to 3 minutes.
  17. 17Cover and cook the chicken for 15 minutes on medium heat.
  18. 18Add the special blended masala to the cooked chicken.
  19. 19Mix the special masala well with the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes on high heat.
  20. 20Add curry leaves to the chicken.
  21. 21Mix the curry leaves into the chicken curry.
  22. 22Finish by adding chopped coriander leaves.
  23. 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

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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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