Taste the Tradition: Achari Chicken Recipe Unwrapped

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Chicken Achari


Ingredients for Achari Masala:
Fennel seeds 1 tbsp
Cumin seeds 1 tbsp
Fenugreek seeds 1 tbsp
Coriander seeds 1 tbsp
Nigella seeds 1 tbsp
Red chili flakes 1 tbsp
Red chili powder 2 tbsp
Salt 1 tbsp
Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
Lemon juice 2 tbsp

Ingredients for Stuffed Green Chilies:
Green chilies 5-6
Prepared achari masala as required

Ingredients for Chicken Achari:
Oil 1/4 cup
Onion (chopped) 1 cup
Chicken 1 kg
Tomato puree 1 cup
Dried achari masala 2 tbsp
Red chili powder 1 tbsp
Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
Salt 1 tsp
Yogurt 1 cup
Stuffed green chilies
Green coriander (Chopped) as required

Directions for Achari Masala Preparation:
1. In a grinder add fennel seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, coriander seeds and grind them. Do not grind them into fine powder.
2. Now transfer the ground masala into a bowl and add nigella seeds, red chili flakes, red chili powder, salt, turmeric powder and mix it well. Reserve 2 tbsp of this dried masala for later use.
3. Add lemon juice and mix it well. Your Achari Masala is ready.
Directions for Stuffed Green Chilies Preparation:
4. Take the green chilies and deseed them.
5. Now fill them with stuffed green chilies and set aside.
Directions for Chicken Achari Preparation:
6. In a pot heat oil and add onion. Cook until translucent.
7. Add chicken and cook until chicken changes color.
8. Add tomato puree, dried achari masala, red chili powder, turmeric powder, salt and cook for 5-10 mins.
9. Cover and cook until chicken is fully done.
10. Add yogurt and cook until oil separates.
11. Add stuffed green chilies and cover and cook for 1-2 mins.
12. Dish it out and garnish it with green coriander. Your Chicken Achari is ready.
Prep time: 15-20 mins
Cooking time: 35-40 mins
Servings: 4-5