3. Achar Chicken

Translating to Pickled Chicken, strong ingredients are used to give this dish its trademark flavor. Serve with tandoori roti!

Makes: 12 servings

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. chicken
• 6 tbsp. cooking oil
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 2 tsp cumin
• 4 pieces green chili, chopped
• 2 tbsp. ginger paste
• 2 tbsp. garlic paste
• 1 1/2 cups tomato puree
• Salt as per taste
• 2 tsp turmeric
• 2 tbsp. red chili powder
• 2 tsp crushed red chili
• 2 tsp cilantro powder
• 2 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp fennel
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp fenugreek seeds
• 1 tsp nigella seeds
• 4 tbsp. pickle, chopped
• One cup hot water

Directions:

In a large pan, heat the oil. Add in the onion, cumin and green chili. Cook for 2 mins.

Add in the pastes, and chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes before adding the remaining ingredients.

Cook for an additional minute before adding half a cup of hot water. Allow to simmer for 8-10 minutes on low

Garnish with sliced ginger and fresh cilantro leaves. Serve.