Chicken Khada Masala Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 45 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
🍽 Servings: 2
Ingredients:
Quantity | Ingredient |
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4 | Chicken breasts |
300g | Onions |
15 | Garlic cloves |
10g | Ginger |
10 | Green chilies |
500g | Tomatoes |
1 tsp | Turmeric powder |
2 tsp | Garam masala powder |
100g | Ghee |
Salt, to taste | |
2 tbsp | Chopped cilantro |
20 | Peppercorns |
8 | Cumin seeds |
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients listed above.
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Heat Ghee: In a non-stick frying pan, heat half of the ghee over medium heat.
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Saute Chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the pan and season with salt and turmeric powder. Saute until the chicken is nearly cooked through. Once done, remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
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Cook Onions: In the same pan, add the remaining ghee. Add the onions and saute until they turn golden brown.
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Add Aromatics: To the onions, add the chopped garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Cook until the mixture becomes aromatic and the oil starts to separate.
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Prepare Masala: Add the khada masala (whole spices) to the pan and stir well.
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Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked chicken to the pan. Sprinkle with garam masala powder and mix until the chicken is evenly coated with the spices.
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Simmer: Allow the chicken to simmer in the masala for a few minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
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Garnish and Serve: Garnish the dish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with rotis or your favorite bread.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1125.9
- Fat: 80.5g
- Saturated Fat: 39.1g
- Cholesterol: 313.6mg
- Sodium: 216.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 39.5g
- Fiber: 10.8g
- Sugar: 13.6g
- Protein: 67.4g
Recipe Notes:
- Khada Masala: The term “khada masala” refers to whole spices such as peppercorns and cumin seeds. These spices add depth and flavor to the dish.
- Customization: Feel free to adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or fewer green chilies according to your taste preferences.
- Side Dish Suggestions: This Chicken Khada Masala pairs well with rice, naan, or any bread of your choice. You can also serve it with a side of yogurt or raita to balance the flavors.
Enjoy this flavorful and aromatic Chicken Khada Masala dish with your loved ones for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for any occasion!