Chicken Jeera Recipe

Name: Chicken Jeera
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 10 chicken thighs (or mixed) or 10 chicken drumsticks (or mixed); 3 tablespoons cumin seeds; 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns; 4 green cardamoms, split open; 3 green chilies, seeded and chopped; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 inch fresh gingerroot, grated; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1/2 cucumber, finely diced; 1 green chili, seeded and diced; 10 fluid ounces plain yogurt; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Servings: persons

10 10 chicken thighs (or mixed) or 10 chicken drumsticks (or mixed)
3 tablespoons cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
4 green cardamoms, split open
3 green chilies, seeded and chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 inch fresh gingerroot, grated
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 cucumber, finely diced
1 green chili, seeded and diced
10 fluid ounces plain yogurt
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1
Dry roast 1 tbsp of the cumin seeds for 5 minutes Set aside to cool.
2
Heat the oil i n a heavy based pan and remaining cumin seeds with the peppercorns, and cardamom for 3 minutes.
3
Add the chillies, garlic and ginger and cook for 2 minutes.
4
Add the ground coriander, ground cumin and salt cook 2 minutes.
5
Add the chicken thighs and legs stir to cover with the spices, cover with a lid and cook for 25 minutes over medium heat.
6
When th chicken is cooked add the garam masala and toasted cumin seeds. Cook for 5 minutes.
7
Mix together the cucumber, yogurt, chili, and salt. Sprinkle the ground cumin over the yogurt mix (Raita) and serve as a dip for the chicken.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 10 chicken thighs (or mixed) or 10 chicken drumsticks (or mixed), 3 tablespoons cumin seeds, 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, 4 green cardamoms, split open, and more.

Yes, Chicken Jeera 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 Jeera

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