A flavorful chicken dish marinated with spices and almonds, cooked to perfection and garnished with a fragrant tempering.
Ingredients
- 1piecechicken, disjointed
- 1tbspginger
- 1tbspgarlic
- 1tbspred chili paste
- 1tspsalt
- 1tbspground almonds
- 1tbspcoconut
- 1tbspcrushed coriander (dhana)
- 1tspcrushed cumin (jeeru)
- 1tspmustard powder
- 2tbsptomato paste
- 2tbspmayonnaise
- 1pinchsaffron
- 1piecelemon, juiced
- 30gbutter
- 1handful cocktail tomatoes
- 2tbspghee
- 2piecewhole red chilies
- 3clovegarlic, sliced
- 1tspwhole cumin (jeeru)
- 2tbspchopped almonds
- 2sprigscurry leaves
How to make Almond Chicken
Marinate the chicken in ginger, garlic, red chili paste, salt, ground almonds, coconut, crushed coriander, crushed cumin, mustard powder, tomato paste, mayonnaise, saffron, and lemon juice for at least an hour.
Heat butter in a pan. Add the marinated chicken and cook until done.
Add a handful of cocktail tomatoes and allow to simmer.
Before serving, prepare the wagaar (tempering).
Heat ghee in a small pan. Add whole red chilies, sliced garlic, whole cumin, chopped almonds, and curry leaves. Braise nicely.
Pour the wagaar over the cooked chicken and serve.
Tips & Tricks
Marinate the chicken for longer for a more intense flavor.
Adjust the amount of red chili paste according to your spice preference.