Shahi Koyla Chicken

Directions

  1. 1Slice one onion into thin slices.
  2. 2Slice 2-3 tomatoes into thin slices.
  3. 3Add 1/2 cup of whole yogurt to a bowl.
  4. 4Add 1 tablespoon of GG paste.
  5. 5Add 1 teaspoon of salt.
  6. 6Add 1 teaspoon of garam masala.
  7. 7Add 1 teaspoon of red chili powder.
  8. 8Add 1/2 cup of heavy cream.
  9. 9Mix the ingredients until they form a smooth paste.
  10. 10Add 2 lbs of whole chicken (bone-in) to the mixture and coat it completely.
  11. 11Pour 1/4 cup of ghee or neutral oil into a pan.
  12. 12Add the sliced onion to the pan.
  13. 13Fry the onions until golden brown.
  14. 14Add 1 teaspoon of chili powder to the fried onions.
  15. 15Add 1/3 teaspoon of garam masala.
  16. 16Stir the mixture.
  17. 17Add the sliced tomatoes to the pan.
  18. 18Add 1-2 teaspoons of tomato paste (optional).
  19. 19Add 1 teaspoon of salt.
  20. 20Stir and cook the mixture until the tomatoes soften and form a sauce.
  21. 21Transfer the tomato mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.
  22. 22Add 1/2 cup of oil to the same pan.
  23. 23Add the marinated chicken to the pan.
  24. 24Cook the chicken until it is browned on all sides.
  25. 25Place a small piece of aluminum foil in the center of the cooked chicken.
  26. 26Place a hot coal in the aluminum foil.
  27. 27Pour a small amount of oil over the hot coal to create smoke.
  28. 28Cover the pan with a lid to infuse a smoky flavor.
  29. 29Remove the lid and the coal after a few minutes.
  30. 30Add 3-4 tablespoons of butter to the pan.
  31. 31Add 4-5 blended green chilies.
  32. 32Pour the blended tomato base into the pan.
  33. 33Stir the sauce and chicken together.
  34. 34Add the cooked chicken pieces back into the sauce.
  35. 35Sprinkle dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi) over the chicken.
  36. 36Drizzle heavy cream over the dish for garnish.
  37. 37Serve the Shahi Koyla Chicken.

Ingredients

  • 2 Ibs whole chicken (bone in)
  • 0.5 cup Whole Yogurt
  • 1 tbsp GG paste
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.25 cup ghee/neutral oil
  • 1 sliced onion
  • 2 -3 sliced tomatoes
  • 1 -2 tsp tomato paste (optional)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 0.33 tsp garam masala
  • 0.5 cup oil
  • 3 -4 tbspn butter
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 4 -5 green chillies blended
  • 1 -2 cups water

Equipment

cutting boardknifebowlspoonpanblenderspatulalid