Indian Pickle-Style Chicken Recipe

Name: Indian Pickle-Style Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken, jointed skin removed; 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon fennel seed; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 teaspoon onion seeds; 1 teaspoon red chili powder; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 6 green chilies; 2 onions, sliced thinly; 2 teaspoons garlic paste; 1 teaspoon ginger paste; 1 cup yoghurt, plain; 1 lime, juiced; salt; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1 kg chicken, jointed skin removed
1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon onion seeds
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
6 green chilies
2 onions, sliced thinly
2 teaspoons garlic paste
1 teaspoon ginger paste
1 cup yoghurt, plain
1 lime, juiced
salt
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1
Mix the onion, fennel, cumin, mustard and fenugreek seeds, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt together in a bowl.
2
Take out about 3 tsp in another small bowl and mix with the lime juice.
3
Wash, pat dry and slit the green chillies and remove the seeds.
4
Fill the chillies with the spice and lime juice mix and keep aside.
5
In a pan heat the oil and add the remaining spice mix.
6
Allow to splutter and then add the onions and fry till golden.
7
Add the chicken and fry till sealed.
8
Add the ginger and garlic pastes and fry for a minute.
9
Whisk the yogurt to make it smooth and add it to the chicken.
10
Stir well.
11
Add salt to taste, stir well.
12
Put the stuffed green chillies on top of the chicken and cover the dish.
13
Cook till the chicken is done.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 kg chicken, jointed skin removed, 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds, 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, 1 teaspoon fennel seed, and more.

Yes, Indian Pickle-Style Chicken 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.

Indian Pickle-Style Chicken

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