Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Sukha Chicken Bharta


This dish is a speciality of  Kolkata's Dhaba (roadside eatery) .I  tried to recreate the same taste. It's delicious and worth the effort it requires.Here is the classic, unique but quite easy recipe of Chicken Bharta.

Ingredients
  Chicken,800gm
  Finely chopped onion 2 medium
  Chopped tomato 1 small
  Hard boiled eggs 2 , thinly sliced
  Garam masala powder 1⁄2 Teaspoon
  Red chilli powder 1⁄2 Teaspoon
  Coriander powder 1 1⁄2 Tablespoon
  Tandoori masala 2 Tablespoon
  Fenugreek seeds 1⁄2 Teaspoon, coarsely ground (roasted)
  Turmeric powder 1⁄2 Teaspoon
  Salt To Taste
  Ginger paste 1 Teaspoon
  Vinegar 2 Teaspoon
  Cooking oil 2 Teaspoon
Fresh chopped coriander(optional) for garnishing
  A few drops of Rosewater Essence (kewra) (optional)


Method:
  • Mix salt and 1 tsp. of vinegar to the chicken, and set aside for 10-15 minutes. 
  • In a pressure cooker heat some water, add the chicken, 2 tsp. of vinegar, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and coriander powder and boil for 3 whistles. 
  • Let the steam cool off.

  • Peel the boiled chicken from the bones and mince in a mixer. Preserve the stock. 
  • In another pan, fry the ginger, onion, and tomato in oil for 5-10 minutes. 
  • Add the boiled chicken, coriander powder, garam masala powder and tandoori masala and fry until the oil is released. 
  • Add the preserved stock and stir and let it boil until it gets a gravy-like consistency. 
  • Add the egg-yolk and mash it in. 
  • Cook for few more minutes till you get a dry or semi dry gravy. 
  • Optionally, add a few drops of rosewater essence (kewra).
  • Garnish with egg whites slices and chopped coriander(if using).

Serve hot with Roti(Indian Flat Bread) or plain rice.

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