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.