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Achari Chicken

Achari Chicken

by Nabeela Kauser
Achari chicken brings bold, tangy flavour with a fragrant blend of pickling spices. This North Indian recipe pairs beautifully with naan or rice and stands out for its punchy aroma and rich masala.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Pakistani
Servings 4
Calories 447 kcal

Ingredients

  • 650 g Chicken
  • 100 ml Oil
  • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 2 Onions
  • 1 tsp Garlic Paste
  • 2 Green Chillies
  • 3 Tomatoes
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri Chilli
  • 1 tsp Chilli Powder
  • 1/2 Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 200 ml Water
  • 2 tbsp Achar mixed pickle
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 2 Bullet Chillies
  • 1 handful Coriander
  • 1 tbsp Dried Fenugreek
  • Ginger

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat until it is hot.
  • Add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds to the hot oil and sauté them for about 1 minute until they begin to crackle and release their aroma.
  • Stir in the chopped onions and cook them for 4 to 5 minutes until they turn lightly browned and soft.
  • Mix in the garlic paste and sliced green chillies, then sauté for 1 to 2 minutes to blend the flavours.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until they soften and break down.
  • Place the chicken pieces into the pan and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the chicken changes colour and starts to cook through.
  • Sprinkle in all the spices and cook the mixture for 3 to 4 minutes to let the spices infuse the chicken.
  • Pour in the water, cover the pan with a lid, and simmer on medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  • After 15 minutes, add the achar, bullet chillies, and lemon juice, then cook uncovered for another 3 to 4 minutes to combine all the flavours.
  • Finally, garnish the dish with fresh coriander leaves, dried fenugreek, and finely chopped ginger before serving.

Notes

Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 447kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 17gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 740mgPotassium: 608mgFibre: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1470IUVitamin C: 71mgVitamin D: 0.2µgCalcium: 55mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken, Chicken Curry, Cooking, Curry, Curry Recipe, Dawat, Eid, Food, Recipe
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