Chicken Bharta

I always keep a lookout for recipes that are moderately healthy and is a good accompaniment to rotis. Bengali style curries mostly are good company for rice based dishes. This recipe was adopted during one such quest, and became a hit in my family. Tell us if your family likes it!

Ingredients :

• 1kg.chicken(Boneless),
• 4Nos.onion-(med.),
• 2 eggs,
• 2 Tomatoes(med.),
• 2 tsp.garlic paste,
• 4 tsp.onion paste,
• 2 tsp.ginger paste,
• 75 gms. yoghurt(sour)
• ,2 tsp.chilly powder,
• salt to taste,
• 20 gms.poppy-seed,
• 50 gms. cashewnut and
• 1cup of milk.

Method :

• Cut the boneless chicken into 1/2” cubes
• Saute it in white oil
• Heat ghee in a pan and fry thinly sliced onions.
• Add Ginger-Garlic paste to this and keep stirring
• Once this turns a little red, add the Yogurt
• Once the masala is done well add salt & chilli powder
• From before make a paste of Cashew and Poppy seeds mixed with milk.
• Add this mixture to the pan and keep stirring
• Add the fried chicken pieces and also add chunks of tomatoes
• Keep stirring and keep checking if its done.
• Once done add boiled eggs while serving.
• Also add nutmeg powder once the cooking is done
• Before serving add some cream to this. However, this is optional. If serving for a regular meal, I generally avoid it.

• You may also boil eggs, cut in four vertically and garnish before serving.