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Spicy Bhuna Chicken Paratha Delight.

Chicken Bhuna Masala

Savor the rich flavors of Chicken Bhuna Masala, a tantalizing blend of spices, tender chicken, and aromatic masala perfection.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Bhuna Chicken
Servings: 3 People
Author: Amita

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil I have used mustard oil in this recipe.
  • 2 number Medium Bay leaves
  • 1/2 Pod or 10 cloves of Crushed Garlic
  • 1/2 Piece Crushed Ginger
  • 3 Medium Chopped Onions
  • 500 gm Chicken
  • 1/2 tbsp Table Salt
  • 1/8 tsp Hing Asafetida
  • 1 pinch Cinnamon / Cassia Powder
  • 1 Pinch Star Anise Powder
  • 1 Pinch Mace Powder
  • 1 tbsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 tsp Crushed red chili Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Chicken garam masala
  • 1 tbsp Ghee
  • 100 ml Water
  • Chopped Green chilli Garnish
  • Chopped coriander. Garnish
  • Ginger julienne Garnish

Instructions

  • Begin by washing and cleaning the chicken thoroughly. This ensures a fresh and delightful taste in every bite.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a thick-bottomed cooking vessel. The thickness prevents burning, ensuring an even cook for the dish.
    Sizzling oil in sturdy pot.
  • Add bay leaves, crushed ginger, and garlic. Sauté this aromatic blend for a couple of minutes, letting the flavors meld.
    Aromatic bay leaves and spices.
  • Introduce chopped onions.
    Onions sizzling in aromatic sauté.
  • Sauté them slowly on medium heat until they become soft and translucent. This adds a rich texture and sweetness to the dish.
    Sautéing onions in slow motion.
  • Add chicken cubes or pieces to the vessel.
    Chicken pieces in cooking vessel.
  • Add salt
    Enhance flavor, sprinkle salt.
  • And stir, allowing the chicken to sauté for approximately 5 minutes. This seals in the succulence of the meat.
    Sizzling Sauteed Chicken Delight
  • Generously sprinkle coriander powder, chili powder, hing, cardamom powder, star anise powder, and cinnamon powder on top of the chicken. Mix the masala well, cooking for another couple of minutes.
    Enhancing flavor with aromatic spices.
  • Cover the pan and simmer for about 5 minutes.
    Simmering Chicken Delight
  • Remove the lid and add Chicken Garam masala for aroma and depth of spices.
    Fragrant Chicken Garam Masala
  • Pour water into the mix and add chicken garam masala.
    Water adds tenderness.
  • Cover the dish again and let it simmer on low heat for 5 minutes. This ensures that the flavors infuse perfectly into the chicken.
    Simmering Chicken Delight
  • Uncover the dish, add ghee, and let it melt into the concoction. This step elevates the richness of the dish to new heights.
    Ghee melting into aromatic chicken.
  • Finally, garnish with chopped coriander leaves, green chili, and ginger juliennes. This adds a burst of freshness and visual appeal.
    Garnished Bhuna Chicken Delight
  • Dish out this Fragrant Chicken Delight and savor it with your favorite bread, Paratha/Naan, or Roti. The result is a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds singing.
    Sizzling Bhuna Chicken Delight.
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