Chicken

Ingredients

• 500 g Chicken Breast (boneless, cut into bite‑size pieces)
• 100 g Peanuts (raw, unsalted)
• 15 g Fresh Ginger (peeled, roughly chopped)
• 5 pcs Garlic Cloves (peeled)
• 2 pcs Green Chilies (slit lengthwise, seeds optional for less heat)
• 30 g Coriander Leaves (Cilantro) (packed, stems removed)
• 1 large Onion (thinly sliced)
• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds (whole)
• a pinch Asafoetida (Hing) (use sparingly)
• 12 pcs Curry Leaves (fresh)
• 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil (neutral oil, can use mustard oil for authentic flavor)
• to taste Salt
• 1 tsp Lemon Juice (optional, adds brightness)
• 2 tbsp Fresh Coriander (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Roast & Grind Paste

   Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add peanuts, ginger, garlic, green chilies and coriander leaves. Roast, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned (about 5 minutes). Transfer to a blender, add a splash of water and grind to a coarse paste.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: medium heat

2. Temper Spices

   In the same skillet, add oil and heat over medium. Add cumin seeds, a pinch of asafoetida and curry leaves. Let them sizzle for about 30 seconds until aromatic.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium heat

3. Sauté Onion

   Add the sliced onion to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion turns golden brown (about 5 minutes).

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium heat

4. Brown Chicken

   Add the chicken pieces, season with salt, and stir‑fry until the pieces are lightly browned on all sides (about 5 minutes).

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium heat

5. Combine Paste & Simmer

   Stir in the roasted peanut‑ginger‑garlic paste. Mix well to coat the chicken. Cover and simmer on low‑medium heat for 10‑12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the oil separates from the masala.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: low‑medium heat

6. Garnish & Serve

   Turn off the heat. Sprinkle chopped fresh coriander over the chakna. Serve hot as a snack or appetizer.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

280

Protein

20g

Carbohydrates

12g

Fat

18g

Fiber

3g