Chicken Khichuri

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

1. Firstly in a bowl, add the chicken pieces, lemon juice, salt and red chili powder.

Step 2

2. Then, add turmeric, garam masala, cumin, coriander, garlic paste and ginger paste.

Step 3

3. Using your hand, mix everything together thoroughly.

Step 4

4. Drizzle oil into the mixture, mix together well and then let it marinate for a little bit over 30 minutes.

Step 5

5. Next, in a separate pan add in cooking oil and onions - saute until light brown for 10 minutes.

Step 6

6. After 10 minutes, add in shah jeera, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom and the bay leaf - mix.

Step 7

7. Put in the chicken pieces and give all of it a good stir; let it fry for 5 minutes on high heat.

Step 8

8. Cook for 5 minutes on medium heat (place lid on pan).

Step 9

9. After 5 minutes, sprinkle in the pepper, cardamom powder, nutmeg and give it a good mix.

Step 10

10. Add in green chili and let it cook for 15 minutes on medium high heat - stir occasionally.

Step 11

11. After this, add in the chopped tomato, moong dal and masoor dal - mix.

Step 12

12. Then put in the kalijeera rice, followed by 4 cups of hot water and some salt for taste.

Step 13

13. Bring to a simmer - cook for 20 minutes on very low heat.

Step 14

14. Lastly, sprinkle roasted cumin, fried onions and coriander over your khichuri.

Step 15

15. Your khichuri is now ready to enjoy !