Description
A rich, aromatic, flavor-packed chicken dish roasted gently in ghee with warm spices, garlic, and tamarind. Perfect for quick dinner ideas, healthy meal plans, and simple chicken recipes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds chicken thighs or breast
- 3 tablespoons ghee
- 10 to 12 dried Kashmiri chilies
- 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons coriander
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- Salt to taste
- Curry leaves optional
Instructions
- Soak dried chilies in warm water until soft.
- Blend softened chilies with garlic, tamarind, and spices to form a paste.
- Coat chicken with the paste and marinate 30 minutes.
- Heat ghee in a skillet and add the marinated chicken.
- Roast slowly until the masala thickens and coats the chicken.
- Add curry leaves and finish cooking until fragrant.
- Serve hot with rice, roti, or vegetables.
Notes
Adjust chilies to control heat.
Thighs produce the juiciest texture.
Add a small pinch of jaggery if the tamarind becomes overpowering.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Mangalorean-Style
Nutrition
- Calories: 340 per serving