Chicken Bukhara Recipe, a rich and flavorful dish that’s sure to impress:
Chicken Bukhara Recipe Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
- 750 grams (1.65 lbs) chicken, cut into medium pieces
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 1 tablespoon cornflour
For the Gravy:
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon ghee
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1/2 cup hung curd
- 10-12 dried plums (aloo bukhara)
- 1/2 cup cashew paste
- 1/2 cup almond paste
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon garam masala powder (for garnish)
Chicken Bukhara Recipe Instructions:
Marinate the Chicken:
- In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, salt, lemon juice, yogurt, and cornflour. Mix well and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the Gravy:
- Heat oil and ghee in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and fry until golden brown.
- Add the ginger-garlic paste and cook for a few seconds until the raw smell disappears.
- Add the red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, cumin powder, and coriander powder. Cook for a few seconds until the spices are fragrant.
- Add the tomato puree and cook until the oil separates from the masala.
- Add the hung curd, dried plums, cashew paste, and almond paste. Mix well and cook for a few minutes until the flavors are well combined.
- Add the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the gravy thickens.
Cook the Chicken:
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook until they are browned on all sides.
- Add the cooked chicken to the gravy and simmer for another 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the flavors are well blended.
Serve:
- Garnish with garam masala powder and serve hot with naan, roti, or rice.
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, you can add a few tablespoons of cream to the gravy.
- If you don’t have dried plums, you can substitute them with prunes.
- You can adjust the amount of spices to your taste.
- For a more authentic flavor, you can use a tandoor to cook the chicken.
Enjoy your delicious Chicken Bukhara!