Chicken Achari Recipe By Food Fusion

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

mustard oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley provides a similar flavor, and dried herbs are often cheaper.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Jalapeños offer similar heat, while red pepper flakes are more accessible.

In spice mixer, add dried red chillies, cumin seeds, nigella seeds, fenugreek seeds, fennel seeds, mustard seeds and grind coarsely.

Reserve 1 & ½ tbs of prepared achari masala for later use.

In remaining achari masala, add garlic, ginger, curry leaves, mustard oil, lemon juice, blend to make a paste & set aside.

In a pot, add cooking oil, onion and sauté until translucent.

Add chicken and mix well.

Now add prepared achari paste, mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add blended tomatoes and mix well.

Add coriander powder, red chilli powder, salt, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, reserved achari masala, mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add water and mix well, cover and cook on low flame for 18-20 minutes or until tender.

Add dried fenugreek leaves.

Garnish with fresh coriander & serve!

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