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Hindustani Chicken Masala (YouTube Video)

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 500 gr chicken meat thighs /chicken breast or vegan chicken pieces
  • 1 onion minced in a food processor
  • 2 tbsp (sunflower) oil
  • 2 garlic minced in a food processor
  • 2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 ½ cups of water
  • piece of Madame Jeanette pepper or keep it whole (note: this is a very spicy pepper) note: this is a very spicy pepper
  • salt & pepper to taste or a stock cube (chicken/vegan) chicken/vegan

Instructions

  • Cut your chicken (wash it first with some vinegar) into pieces and set it aside. Finely grind your onion, garlic, piece of pepper and cumin in a food processor.
  • Heat some oil in a pan and fry the onion mixture. After 3-4 minutes, add the masala, tomato puree and salt & pepper or stock cube to taste. Cook for 3-4 minutes or medium heat before adding the chicken. Fry the chicken well.
  • After about 8-10 minutes, add water and lower the heat. Put a lid on the pan and let it simmer for about 10 minutes. After 7-10 minutes you can turn the heat up a bit to thicken the sauce. Finally, taste the chicken and add some more masala, garlic, or salt if necessary
  • Serve the Hindustani Chicken w/ Masala with rice, Surinamese roti, or naan.TIPS:- Add vegetables (long beans) or boiled eggs. First fry the eggs in some oil before adding them.- You can also use this spice mix to flavor other vegetables or meat.If you make my recipes, tag me in them and use #thespicedchickperecipes. I'm curious what you made!