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Chicken Masala Roast

It's a straightforward recipe, but the flavor profile is impressive. Despite the inclusion of a rich masala, its taste doesn't dominate. Instead, the various spices harmonize seamlessly, offering a well-balanced flavor. Well, that's all I'll say for now. How about you give it a try and decide for yourself if you agree with me or not?
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 594 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 800 gms Chicken (measured after cleaning)
  • A small piece Cinnamon
  • 3 Cardamom
  • 6 Cloves
  • 1/2 tsp Fennel seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Black peppercorns
  • 1 tbsp Chilli powder
  • 1.5 tbsp Coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 tbsp Grated / crushed garlic
  • 1/2 tbsp Grated / crushed ginger
  • 1 tbsp Vinegar
  • 1 cup Hot water
  • 3/4 - 1 cup Sliced small onion / pearl onion
  • Curry leaves
  • Salt
  • Oil (I used coconut oil, refer notes)

Instructions
 

  • Grind together cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, fennel seeds, pepper, chilli powder, coriander powder and turmeric powder with 3-5 tbsp of water to a smooth paste.
  • Marinate the chicken pieces with the ground masala, grated ginger and garlic, vinegar, salt and curry leaves. Add hot water to this. Mix well. Bring it to a boil and reduce the flame. Cover and cook till the chicken are done and the gravy is reduced to 1/4 cup.
  • Heat oil in a pan and add sliced small onion and curry leaves. Fry it till the small onion turns golden brown. Add the cooked chicken along with the gravy.
  • Cook it on low flame for 7-8 mins till the gravy is almost dried and the chicken pieces are coated well with the masala. Stir in between. Remove from gas.

Notes

  1. Though I've used coconut oil in this recipe, you can use any oil that suits your requirements. However, for authentic Kerala taste, Coconut oil is the best. 
  2. The dish has no gravy, but if you prefer you can adjust the consistency to suit your requirements.

Nutrition

Calories: 594kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 30gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 417mgPotassium: 1491mgFiber: 8gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1392IUVitamin C: 66mgCalcium: 87mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Chicken Masala Roast
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