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Ramzan Recipe: Shahi Chicken Korma

As the holy month of Ramzan is on progress, we are introducing you to some of the most delectable dishes which can be consumed at Iftar. To add to the list today we have a special chicken recipe from the royal kitchens of the Nizam. The shahi chicken korma is one of a kind chicken recipe which you can prepare for everyone at home.

Chicken korma is a dish which is prepared in almost all Muslim households during this time of Ramzan. To add to the taste we have the royal version of the chicken recipe which is sure to make your Iftar meal all the more appealing to your taste-buds. This delicious ramzan recipe is a little on the richer side as we are using cashew nuts and almonds in the preparation. But once you taste this mouthwatering chicken recipe we are sure you will not miss out on the taste of it.

Ramzan Recipe: Shahi Chicken Korma

Check out the special Ramzan recipe of shahi chicken korma and give it a try.

ALSO SEE: KHADE MASALE KA CHICKEN

Serves: 4
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • Chicken- 1kg
  • Yogurt- 2 cups
  • Ginger-garlic paste- 2tbsp
  • Red chilli powder- 2tsp
  • Turmeric powder- 1tsp
  • Garam masala powder- 2tsp
  • Lemon juice- 4tbsp
  • Cinnamon stick- 1
  • Cloves- 2
  • Green cardamoms- 2
  • Black peppercorns- 4
  • Saffron- a pinch
  • Green chillies- 2 (chopped)
  • Salt- as per taste
  • Oil- 4tbsp
  • Coriander leaves- 2tbsp (chopped, for garnish)
  • Mint leaves- 1tbsp (finely chopped, for garnish)

For Masala Paste

  • Onions- 2 (chopped)
  • Almonds- 10
  • Cashew nuts- 10
  • Khus khus (poppy seeds)- 2tbsp
  • Dessicated coconut- 2tbsp

Procedure
1. Wash the chicken properly with water and keep it aside.
2. In a pan, dry roast the onions, almonds, cashew nuts, khus khus and coconut together in a pan till they golden in colour.
3. After that switch off the flame and let the mixture cool down.
4. Grind the mixture with a little water into a smooth paste.
5. Marinate the chicken pieces with lemon juice, yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, green chillies, the prepared masala paste, salt, garam masala powder and saffron.
6. Cover the bowl with a foil and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
7. After that, heat oil in a pan and add cinnamon stick, cloves, green cardamoms, black peppercorns and stir for a minute.
8. Now add the marinated chicken and cook for 15-20 minutes on medium flame.
9. Add half a cup of water. Cover and cook the chicken on low flame till it is completely cooked.
10. Once done, switch off the flame and garnish with chopped coriander and mint leaves.

Shahi chicken korma is ready to be served. Enjoy this special Ramzan recipe with sheermal or parathas.

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