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Chicken ghee roast

Chicken Ghee Roast

This chicken ghee roast is a rich and flavorful dish rooted in the Indian cuisine of Kataka, where it originates from a village called Kundapura. It features juicy and tender chicken roasted in a spicy and tangy masala coated generously with ghee. It's perfect for those who love deep, aromatic Indian flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Soaking Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 464 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

For the Chicken:

  • 800-1000 g Chicken Thighs and Drumsticks bone-in
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Turmeric
  • 75 g Yogurt
  • 4 tbsp Ghee

For the Spice Paste:

  • 10 Byadgi Chilies / Betki Bombay or Kashmiri Red Chilies (about 20 grams), deseeded
  • ½ tsp Fenugreek Seeds
  • 1 ½ tbsp Coriander Seeds
  • 2 g Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1 tsp Black Peppercorns
  • 15 g Garlic
  • 10 g Tamarind

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine chicken, yogurt, turmeric, and salt. Set aside to marinate.
  • Soak chilies and tamarind in a bowl with boiling water. Cover and leave to soak for an hour.
  • Toast cinnamon, fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, black peppercorns, and coriander seeds in a sauté pan over medium-low heat until fragrant. Let cool.
  • Grind the cooled spices into a fine powder using a grinder or small blender. Add garlic, soaked chilies, and tamarind, including a few tablespoons of soaking liquid. Blend into a smooth paste, adding more liquid as needed.
  • Transfer the spice paste to a deep sauté pan or pot. Simmer on low heat for 10 to 15 minutes until thickened.
  • Stir ghee into the spice paste and continue to fry on low heat for another 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add marinated chicken to the pan, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Flip the chicken pieces, then cook for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened.
  • Serve the chicken ghee roast hot, accompanied by paratha or your side of choice.

Nutrition

Calories: 464kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 29gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 192mgPotassium: 392mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 208IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken Ghee Roast
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