Pistachio Chicken From India Recipe

Name: Pistachio Chicken From India
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g boneless chicken, washed,trimmed and cut into one and half inch sized pieces; 1/2 cup pistachios, soaked in 1 cup of hot water for 10 minutes,then drained and peeled; 2 large onions, peeled,washed,quartered and boiled in 1 cup of water; 1 inch ginger, peeled,washed and ground to a fine paste; 1/2 cup nonfat yogurt, beaten; 4 tablespoons oil; 4 -5 cloves garlic, peeled,washed and ground to a fine paste; 4 green chilies, washed,stems removed and finely chopped; 2 tablespoons coriander powder; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper powder; salt; 1/2 cup fresh cream; 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder

Servings: persons

500 g boneless chicken, washed,trimmed and cut into one and half inch sized pieces
1/2 cup pistachios, soaked in 1 cup of hot water for 10 minutes,then drained and peeled
2 large onions, peeled,washed,quartered and boiled in 1 cup of water
1 inch ginger, peeled,washed and ground to a fine paste
1/2 cup nonfat yogurt, beaten
4 tablespoons oil
4 -5 cloves garlic, peeled,washed and ground to a fine paste
4 green chilies, washed,stems removed and finely chopped
2 tablespoons coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon white pepper powder
salt
1/2 cup fresh cream
1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder

1
Drain the boiled onions, cool lightly and then grind to a fine paste.
2
Reserve a few peeled pistachios for garnish and grind the remaining with the chopped green chillies to a fine paste, adding a little water as you do so.
3
Heat oil in a pan.
4
Add the boiled onion paste and saute for 4 minutes or till the oil begins to separate.
5
Ensure that the colour of the onion does not turn to brown.
6
Add ginger and garlic pastes.
7
Stir-fry briefly or until the raw smell of the same is gone.
8
Add corriander and white pepper powders and salt to taste.
9
Mix well.
10
Stir in the pistachio-green chilli paste and cook for a minute.
11
Add chicken pieces and saute for 2 minutes.
12
Reduce heat, add 1 cup of water and simmer for 4-5 minutes or till the chicken is completely cooked.
13
Stir in yogurt and continue to simmer for 2 minutes,stirring occasionally.
14
Stir in fresh cream.
15
Sprinkle garam masala powder and serve hot with naan!

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 g boneless chicken, washed,trimmed and cut into one and half inch sized pieces, 1/2 cup pistachios, soaked in 1 cup of hot water for 10 minutes,then drained and peeled, 2 large onions, peeled,washed,quartered and boiled in 1 cup of water, 1 inch ginger, peeled,washed and ground to a fine paste, and more.

Yes, Pistachio Chicken From India 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.

Pistachio Chicken From India

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