Chicken Dilruba Recipe

Name: Chicken Dilruba
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium onions; 1 cup milk; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh gingerroot; 2 tablespoons punjabi garam masala; 6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 3 -4 lbs chicken, skin removed, cut; 2 -3 2 -3 serranos or 2 -3 jalapenos, as substitute; 1 cup fresh plain yogurt; salt; ground cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup almonds (ground); 2 -3 saffron strands, soaked in; 2 tablespoons warm milk; 1/4 cup walnuts, ground; minced fresh cilantro; 1/4 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds or 1/4 cup squash seeds; almonds (to garnish, optional) (optional) or cashews (to garnish) (optional)

Servings: persons

2 medium onions
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh gingerroot
2 tablespoons punjabi garam masala
6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
3 -4 lbs chicken, skin removed, cut
2 -3 2 -3 serranos or 2 -3 jalapenos, as substitute
1 cup fresh plain yogurt
salt
ground cayenne pepper
1/4 cup almonds (ground)
2 -3 saffron strands, soaked in
2 tablespoons warm milk
1/4 cup walnuts, ground
minced fresh cilantro
1/4 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds or 1/4 cup squash seeds
almonds (to garnish, optional) (optional) or cashews (to garnish) (optional)

1
Put the onions and ginger in a blender or food processor and process into a smooth paste (consistency of apple sauce).
2
Heat the butter or oil in a heavy, deep skillet and gently brown the onion-ginger mixture, stirring often. Add the chicken and yogurt. Combine well and cook over medium heat until the mixture becomes rather dry and the chicken begins to brown.
3
Grind the almonds, walnuts and melon seeds until quite fine. Stir them into the milk, then add the mixture to the chicken along with the garam masala, turmeric, chili peppers, salt and ground cayenne.
4
Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the chicken is very tender and the sauce is very thick (about 10-15 minutes).
5
Stir in the saffron/milk mixture and cook 1-2 minutes longer.

525

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium onions, 1 cup milk, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh gingerroot, 2 tablespoons punjabi garam masala, and more.

Yes, Chicken Dilruba falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Dilruba

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