Dal Chicken Recipe
Dal Chicken is an authentic recipe made with Urad Dal and chicken. It's a quick recipe that you can whip up with just a few ingredients, and it boasts exceptional flavor. The Dal Chicken can be served with roti or rice, etc.
Ingredients
- 500 g boneless chicken
- 1 bowl urad dal
- 1 onion
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 tbsp garlic ginge paste
- 1 tbsp cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp coriander powder
- 1 tbsp paprika powder
- 1 tbsp red chili powder
- 1 tbsp turmeric powder
- ½ tbsp tbsp fenugreek
- Salt (adjustable)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp red chili sauce
Garnishing
- ⅓ cup cilantro
- 2 lemon juice
- 50 g minced ginger
- 3 green chilies
Instructions
- To start, pressure cook the dal Mash (Urad dal). Add it to the cooker with a glass of water, salt, turmeric powder, and a star anise for flavor. Cook on a medium flame for 10 minutes.
- Now, in another pan, heat oil. Add minced onion and cumin seeds, sautéing until onions turn golden brown on medium heat.
- Next, add the garlic ginger paste. No need for water yet. Just stir for a minute to ensure the onions and paste blend perfectly.
- Add the chicken and a pinch of salt, frying the chicken for at least 2 minutes over medium heat. Stir occasionally.
- Now that our gravy is halfway done, add the tomatoes and continue frying the chicken for 3-4 minutes. Close the lid this time and allow the moisture from the tomatoes to cook the chicken, making it succulent and flavorful.
- Next, add all the spices. Add a splash of water to prevent the spices from sticking to the bottom. Stir well, cover the lid, and let it simmer for 4 minutes on medium heat.
- Finally, add the boiled Urad dal and fry it for 4-5 minutes over medium heat. Add half a cup of water to prevent the dal from sticking to the bottom or becoming clumpy.
- To finish, garnish with cilantro, ginger pieces, and a squeeze of lemon for added tanginess. For a creamier and more savory experience, add a cube of butter.
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