Achari Chicken Kadahi

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Achari chicken kadhai is a popular Indian dish made with boneless chicken pieces that are marinated with a blend of aromatic Indian spices, including achari masala, which is a mix of spices typically used to make pickles.

The chicken is then cooked in a kadhai (wok) along with onion, tomato, ginger, and garlic, creating a thick and spicy gravy that is bursting with flavors. This dish is often served with naan bread or steamed rice and is a staple in many Indian households.

Ingredients

Chicken 750 gmsHome made Achari masala ingredients mentioned belowGinger garlic paste 1 tablespoonOnion chopped 1 largeTomato paste 4 -5 tablespoons heapedYogurt 1/2 cupLemon juice 4 tablespoonsSalt to tasteKashmiri red pepper 1 teaspoonTurmeric powder 1 teaspooncoriander powder 1 teaspooncooking oil 1/2 cupmustard oil 2 tablespoons at the end with pinch of red color

For Home Made Achari Masala

mustard seeds 1 /2 teaspoonNigella seeds or kalonji 1 teaspoonfenugreek seeds 1 /2 teaspoonwhole cumin or zeera 1 teaspoonfennel seeds or saunf 1 teaspoonred chillies flakes 1 teaspoon

Method

In a wok add oil and then add chopped onion and sauté fry for few min until golden brownAdd the chicken pieces and then add ginger garlic paste, salt , kashmiri red pepper , turmeric powder , coriander powder and sauté fry again for few minAdd yougurt , tomato purée and achari masala and sauté fry for few minAdd 1/2 cup of water and cook on low flame for 8-10 until oil comes upin the end heat 2 tablespoons of mustard oil with pinch of red color and add to gravyTop with lemon juice , green chillies and coriander and enjoy