1 Kg Chicken Stew Recipe | Most Aromatic Chicken Stew Recipe

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Almond milk provides a lighter option with fewer calories.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while thighs are more economical.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley offers a similar flavor profile and is often less expensive.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: red bell pepper

Jalapeños provide heat, while bell peppers add sweetness without spice.

Wash 1 kg chicken thoroughly and marinate it.

For marination, add 2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon turmeric to the chicken.

Add 2 teaspoons yellow chili powder to the chicken.

Mix in 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste and 200 grams yogurt, ensuring the yogurt is not too sour.

Prepare a fragrant spice mix with 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 5-6 small cardamom pods, 2 teaspoons coriander seeds, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 large cardamom pod, a 2-inch piece of cinnamon, and 4-5 cloves; grind to a fine powder.

Add the spice mix to the marinated chicken and mix well; let it marinate for at least 20 minutes.

In a pressure cooker, add 1/2 cup onions and 1/2 cup water; cook until the onions are soft, about 5-6 minutes.

Add 800 grams of chopped onions to the pressure cooker and cook until they are soft, adding more water if necessary.

Once the onions are soft, fry them for another 2-3 minutes to enhance the flavor.

Chop 4-5 dried red chilies and 7-8 green chilies; adjust the quantity based on your spice preference.

Add the marinated chicken to the cooker and sauté on high flame for 8-10 minutes until browned.

Add 1/2 cup julienned ginger and another 1/2 cup of water; cover and cook for about 20 minutes on low flame until the chicken is fully cooked.

Increase the flame and sauté until the oil separates from the chicken, indicating it is well cooked.

Finally, add the chopped green chilies and fresh coriander leaves before serving hot.

Cooking Techniques

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