1In a bowl, mix yogurt, ginger garlic paste, lime or lemon juice, salt, chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, and turmeric.
2In a bowl, mix yogurt, ginger garlic paste, lime or lemon juice, salt, chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, and turmeric.
3In a bowl, mix yogurt, ginger garlic paste, lime or lemon juice, salt, chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, and turmeric.
4Coat chicken thighs in the mixture and marinate for several hours or sear immediately.
5Coat chicken thighs in the mixture and marinate for several hours or sear immediately.
6Coat chicken thighs in the mixture and marinate for several hours or sear immediately.
7Sear the chicken on a high heat pan until you get a good char on both sides.
8Sear the chicken on a high heat pan until you get a good char on both sides.
9Sear the chicken on a high heat pan until you get a good char on both sides.
10Finely chop cucumber, cilantro, red onion, and tomatoes.
11Finely chop cucumber, cilantro, red onion, and tomatoes.
12Finely chop cucumber, cilantro, red onion, and tomatoes.
13Once the chicken is seared, set it aside. Drop the heat to medium high.
14Once the chicken is seared, set it aside. Drop the heat to medium high.
15Once the chicken is seared, set it aside. Drop the heat to medium high.
16Add ghee, onions, and ginger garlic paste to the pan. Cook until onions are soft and translucent.
17Add ghee, onions, and ginger garlic paste to the pan. Cook until onions are soft and translucent.
18Add ghee, onions, and ginger garlic paste to the pan. Cook until onions are soft and translucent.
19Add tomatoes and the same seasonings as before. Cook until soft and mushy.
20Add tomatoes and the same seasonings as before. Cook until soft and mushy.
21Add tomatoes and the same seasonings as before. Cook until soft and mushy.
22Add washed basmati rice, mix it up, and add the remaining marinade and water or chicken stock.
23Add washed basmati rice, mix it up, and add the remaining marinade and water or chicken stock.
24Add washed basmati rice, mix it up, and add the remaining marinade and water or chicken stock.
25Add the chicken back on top. Once it starts boiling, cover and let it cook for 25-30 minutes.
26Add the chicken back on top. Once it starts boiling, cover and let it cook for 25-30 minutes.
27Add the chicken back on top. Once it starts boiling, cover and let it cook for 25-30 minutes.
28While the chicken is cooking, make the raita. In a bowl, add yogurt, water, salt, red chilli powder, cumin powder, red onion, tomato, cucumber, green chilli (optional), and cilantro and whisk it up.
29While the chicken is cooking, make the raita. In a bowl, add yogurt, water, salt, red chilli powder, cumin powder, red onion, tomato, cucumber, green chilli (optional), and cilantro and whisk it up.
30While the chicken is cooking, make the raita. In a bowl, add yogurt, water, salt, red chilli powder, cumin powder, red onion, tomato, cucumber, green chilli (optional), and cilantro and whisk it up.