Jan 16, 2008

Mughlai Chicken

Ingredients
Chicken pieces 750 GMS
Onions finely chopped 4
Lemon juice 1tsp
Oil for cooking
Salt according to taste

To be Grounded:
Ginger 1small
Cloves 2
Cinnamon 1stick
Red chilies 5
whole Cardamoms 2
Cumin seeds 1tbsp

For Garnishing :
A handful of Tender peas
Fried potatoes 1 cup
Egg 1 hard boiled

Method:
1. Cut the chicken pieces, wash, apply salt and keep aside.
2. Heat oil in a pan and fry the onions, then add the grounded masala and fry over low heat till the oil separates.
3. Then add the chicken pieces and fry for a while until the chicken is well mixed with the masala.
4. Add 5 cups of hot water and let it simmer until the chicken is tender, then add the saffron - lemon juice mixture.
5. Simmer for a few more minutes and serve hot garnished with fried potatoes, green peas and hard boiled eggs.

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