Shorshe Chicken

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Soak mustard seeds with garlic and green chillies in water.
  2. 2Marinate the chicken with curd, red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, black pepper powder, and salt.
  3. 3Slice the onions.
  4. 4Chop coriander.
  5. 5Slit green chillies.
  6. 6Grind the soaked mustard seeds, garlic, and green chillies into a paste.
  7. 7Heat mustard oil in a pan, smoke it, and then let it cool slightly.
  8. 8Add sliced onions to the oil and cook until a light color appears.
  9. 9Add the marinated chicken to the pan.
  10. 10Add the prepared mustard paste.
  11. 11Add turmeric powder.
  12. 12Let the chicken cook in its own juices for about 5 minutes.
  13. 13Add a little more water.
  14. 14Let it cook on medium-low heat for 20-25 minutes.
  15. 15Finish with some chopped coriander.
  16. 16Serve hot with rice.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup mustard seeds
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 3 green chillies
  • water
  • 500 grams chicken
  • 2 tablespoons curd
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper powder
  • salt
  • 1 onions
  • coriander leaves
  • mustard oil
  • turmeric powder

Equipment

bowlknifecutting boardpanspatulaladle

Tips

  • Always smoke the mustard oil first and then let it cool off before adding ingredients.
  • The consistency of the curry should be slightly runny, not very thick.