Ghee Roast Chicken by Aparna Bose

Would like to thank Aparna Bose once again for this yummilicious recipe.

Aparna Bose is a home cook and also the Proprietor of Gograshe – a food catering organization.

Ingredients

  • Chicken – 500gms
  •  Ghee-  100 -150 ml.
  •  Onions- 2 (medium)
  •  Ginger- 1 inch
  •  Garlic- 50gms
  •  Green chillies- according to taste
  •  Yogurt- 2tbspn
  •  Salt- according to taste
  •  Sugar – 1/4 tspn
  •  Turmeric- 1/2 tspn
  •  Cumin powder- 1tspn
  •  Coriander powder- 1/2 tspn
  •  Black pepper powder- 1/2 tspn
  •  Red chilli powder- according to taste
  • Asfoetida, dried chillies, bay leaf and fennel seeds for tempering.

Preparation

  • Marinate the chicken pieces with onion-ginger-garlic paste, green chilli paste, salt, sugar, haldi ,cumin and coriander powder and yogurt.
  •  Refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours.
  •  In a wok or pan add ghee and let it heat properly. now temper it with dried red chillies, bay leaves, asfoetida and fennel seeds.
  •  Add the marinated chicken and cook it covered on a low flame .
  •  You have to be vigilant . Please keep turning the chicken pieces every 3-4 minutes till cooked.
  •  Check the dish and adjust the seasoning before turning off the flame.
  •  Serve with your choice of breads or just as a starter.