Chicken Dilruba

Food Type : Non-Vegetarian
Food Region : Indian
Food Category : Main Course



Procedure
1 Minced fresh cilantro and whole 1/4 cup melon, pumpkin or squash seeds almonds/cashews for garnish (optional), ground.
2 Put the onions and ginger in a blender or food processor and process into a smooth paste (consistency of apple sauce).
3 Heat the butter or oil in a heavy, deep skillet and gently brown the onion-ginger mixture, stirring often.
4 Add the chicken and yogurt.
5 Combine well and cook over medium heat until the mixture becomes rather dry and the chicken begins to brown.
6 Grind the almonds, walnuts and melon seeds until quite fine.
7 Stir them into the milk, then add the mixture to the chicken along with the garam masala, turmeric, chilli peppers, salt and ground cayenne.
8 Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the chicken is very tender and the sauce is very thick (about 10-15 minutes).
9 Stir in the saffron/milk mixture and cook 1-2 minutes longer.


Ingredients Quantity Details
Onion 2 Medium
Milk 1 Cup
Ginger 2 Teaspoon
Garam Masala Powder 2 Tbsp
Vegetable Oil 6 Tbsp
Turmeric Powder 1 Tbsp
Chicken 2 - 3 Lb Skin Removed & Cut
Yogurt 1 Cup Fresh Plain
Salt To Taste
Almond 1/4 Cup
Water 1/4 Cup