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.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Pakistani
Servings 4
Calories 447 kcal
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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.
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Calories: 447 kcal Carbohydrates: 15 g Protein: 17 g Fat: 36 g Saturated Fat: 5 g Trans Fat: 0.2 g Cholesterol: 59 mg Sodium: 740 mg Potassium: 608 mg Fibre: 5 g Sugar: 7 g Vitamin A: 1470 IU Vitamin C: 71 mg Vitamin D: 0.2 µg Calcium: 55 mg Iron: 2 mg
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