Chicken Pasanda Recipe with Traditional Spices | चिकन पसंदा

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut milk is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

almonds

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide a similar crunch and flavor.

cashews

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Tofu can mimic creaminess while peanuts are more affordable.

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For the chicken pasanda, start with 4 tablespoons of roasted chickpeas and grind them into a powder after removing the skin.

If roasted chickpeas are unavailable, use 4 tablespoons of besan (gram flour) and dry roast it on a pan until fragrant.

Mix the following spices in a bowl: ½ teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon black pepper powder, ½ teaspoon green cardamom powder, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon garam masala, and 1½ teaspoons coriander powder.

Prepare a paste with 2 tablespoons of ginger-garlic-cilantro-green chili paste and 2 tablespoons of yogurt, ensuring the yogurt is not too runny.

Cut the chicken into thin strips (500 grams) and apply the spice paste evenly on both sides, rolling the chicken pieces afterward for marination.

Marinate the chicken for at least a few hours or overnight for better flavor absorption.

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and shallow fry the marinated chicken pieces for 5-6 minutes on each side until fully cooked and golden brown.

Remove the fried chicken and set aside. In the same pan, add 2 medium-sized roughly chopped onions and fry until golden brown.

Add 1 inch of chopped ginger, 6-7 green cardamoms, 2-3 cloves, and 2 small pieces of cinnamon to the onions and sauté for about 30 seconds.

Add 2 medium-sized chopped tomatoes, 1 tablespoon red chili powder, and salt to taste, cooking until the tomatoes are soft and the oil separates from the mixture.

Mash the cooked tomato mixture into a paste, then add ½ teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi) and 2 tablespoons of raisins or ½ teaspoon sugar to balance the acidity of the tomatoes.

Return the fried chicken to the pan with the gravy and cook briefly to combine the flavors.

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