Achari Chicken Curry Tangy Indian Chicken Recipe

Achari Chicken Curry Tangy Indian Chicken

From vindee 17 years ago

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60 minutes to make
Serves 8

This recipe is easy, full of flavour...and has no store-bought mixes. I avoid these mixes because they have preservatives and additives. See the note at the bottom of the recipe in case you cant find the seeds! Read more See less

chicken
indian
curry
colourful
different
tangy
zesty
robust
spicy
stovetop
indian

Ingredients

chicken - 1 (700-800gms), cut into pieces shopping list
onions - 3 / sliced fine shopping list
tomatoes - 3 / chopped fine shopping list
garlic paste - 1 tbsp shopping list
ginger paste - 1 tbsp shopping list
yogurt (curd) - 3 tbsp/thick shopping list
Kalonji - 1 tsp (Nigella seeds) shopping list
Methi dana - 1/2 tsp (fenugreek seeds) shopping list
Whole Zeera - 1 tsp (cumin seeds) shopping list
Saunf - 1 tsp (fennel seeds) shopping list
Bhuna Zeera Powder - 1 tsp (roasted cumin powder) shopping list
Red Chilli Powder - 1/2 tsp shopping list
Haldi - 1/2 tsp (turmeric powder) shopping list
green chilies - 2-3/ to taste shopping list
lemon juice - of 1 lemon shopping list
salt to taste shopping list
fresh coriander (Hara Dhania) to garnish shopping list

How to make it

Slit the green chilies and soak them in thelemon juice. Keep aside.
Heat about 4-5 tbsps of oil in a nice big wok (kadhai), and fry the onions till brown.
Add the kalonji + methi dana + Whole Zeera + Saunf. Mix well.
Add ginger-garlic paste and haldi...roast well.
Now put in the chicken pieces and roast on high flame till well browned.
On high flame, add yogurt and fry well, but gently...don't want to debone the chicken!
Once it leaves oil, add the red chilli powder + roasted zeera powder + tomatoes..and roast well once again on high flame.
Once this also leaves oil around the edges. add about 1/2 a cup of water + salt to taste...and cook covered, on simmer for about 30 mins. Stir once in a while.
Once the chicken is tender, put in the chilies with the lemon juice and fresh coriander, and simmer for 5-7 minutes to enhance the flavours!
Serve with naan roti or basmati rice, and a veggie side-dish.
Note: This is actually flavoured with the ingredients of an Indian pickle. Buy them only if you intend to use them, otherwise, its worthwhile to try the basic recipe without the 4 strange sounding seeds. You can even puree the tomatoes for a smoother gravy.

I prefer to put all the ingred tog before I begin Close

Fry the onions till golden brown Close

Put in the chicken and roast well Close

Put in the yogurt and roast till browned Close

Roast again after the tomatoes...keep at it!! Close

VOILA...Its done! ENJOY IT!! Close

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Nmangal 11 years ago
I have been thinking of posting my comments since a few years on but I always get tied up in serving or eating after cooking this. Well! It's never to say how delicious this achari chicken turns out every time I have used this recipe. I'm very thankful to Vinder for sharing the recipe. This has never failed me. I feel very proud of myself because of this recipe specially when I see other people use pre-mix achar masala. This just turns out perfect every time I make it and it's been over 3 years I have been using this recipe. I had to find this recipe so that I can I can Thank you Vindee.
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lilsweetchic123 13 years ago
made this yesterday and it's absolutely delicious with hot chapati/naan. Husband loved the taste and I was proud to tell him it was made from scratch. Tastes just as good or better than the masala packet for achar gosht!! Thanks so much!! =D
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" It was excellent "
tinadc ate it and said...
Perfect, just what I was looking for, tangy and creamy.....*****high 5.... this is on the table tonight
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zainabsarah 15 years ago
vow 'it is nice

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sitbynellie ate it and said...
What a great recipe. I have the ingredients so I can actually try this! Thank you so much for the recipe!
Susan
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smitho1 15 years ago
great recipe,also experimented & tried it with mix veggies(cauliflower,french beans,carrots,Potatoes& soya chunks)came out wonderfully.thanks.
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cindyudhardt 16 years ago
This is great. I cook a lot of dishes from India. I also love the way you took the time and made pictures. I do this also. I now am going to print this and cook this. Thanks agean for your rec. I WANT MORE PLEASE. >^.^<
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rayguitar 16 years ago
This recipe looks delicious. I love the balance of the roasting/slow-cooking. Keep up the good work!
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saramathew84 ate it and said...
Hi Vindee, i was looking out for a different style of cooking chicken and i found this recipe.i made this for dinner last nite and it was just amazing. we just relished it. thanks for sharing..got my 5:)
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mrgresch ate it and said...
Awesome! Love the fact you also included the Indian names for the spices1 ^5
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" It was excellent "
spooker8 ate it and said...
Lovely!! just made it and finished everything!! :)
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misstracyflick 17 years ago
Looks superb, can't wait to try. Really appreciate you adding the step by step photos.
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veg 17 years ago
GREAT POST
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adacowan 17 years ago
Another great post! Love Indian food. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
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tequila12 17 years ago
I can't wait to try this! I'm going to head to the indian grocery tomorrow morning and get the ingredients I need before the big snowstorm hits tomorrow! Thanks for posting an authentic indian dish I can actually prepare!
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cabincrazyone 17 years ago
This looks very good. I intend to make it as soon as I can get the ingredients not currently on my spice shelf. It's snowing like crazy, so I may need to wait a day or two. Thank for the yummy looking post.
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imran 17 years ago
hey your recipe is delicious i tried it 2day can u suggest me the following stuff with mutton
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" It was excellent "
sunny ate it and said...
Great recipe, love all the photos.
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" It was excellent "
alexander_kassal ate it and said...
Very close to perfection!
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ambus ate it and said...
Oh my goodness...I have been looking for this recipe..My brother loves this,I always made it with achar gosht mix.Thanks for posting such a wonderful recipe.
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What a great recipe. I have the ingredients so I can actually try this! Thank you so much for the recipe!
Susan

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Awesome! Love the fact you also included the Indian names for the spices1 ^5

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Hi Vindee, i was looking out for a different style of cooking chicken and i found this recipe.i made this for dinner last nite and it was just amazing. we just relished it. thanks for sharing..got my 5:)

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