KOLKATA STYLE CHICKEN BHARTA

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KOLKATA STYLE CHICKEN BHARTA

This versatile meat can be prepared in so many ways and we have the best chicken recipes for you.

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :10 Min

Cook Time : 25 Min

Total Time : 35 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • 500 gms boneless chicken breast


  • 2 tsp ginger and garlic paste


  • 2 nos onion sliced


  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder


  • 1 tsp cumin powder


  • 1 tsp coriander powder


  • 1 tsp red chilli powder


  • 1/2 tsp garam masala powder


  • 2 nos egg yolk mashed


  • 3 tbsp cashewnuts paste


  • 2 tbsp tomato puree


  • 1 tsp salt


  • 3 tbsp oil


  • 2 tbsp butter


  • 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves


  • 1 tbsp kasuri methi


  • 2 nos boiled eggs for garnish

Directions

  • Wash and clean the chicken pieces and cut into small pieces .
  • Heat oil in a pan add chopped onion and fry till golden in color . Add the ginger garlic paste and saute it .
  • Add the spices turmeric powder ,cumin powder , red chilli powder and fry the spices till the rawness disappear .
  • Now add the Chicken pieces and mix it well on medium heat till the chicken is well coated with the spices .
  • In a separate bowl mix yogurt , cashew paste and garam masala powder .
  • Lower the heat and add the yogurt mixture to the chicken . Cook on low heat till the oil starts leaving the sides of the pan . Add the tomato puree and continuously cooking on low medium heat .
  • Add the salt and mix well .
  • Check the seasonings , by this time Chicken pieces should be well Incorporated with the spices mixture . Add little water if required .
  • Cover the pan and cook for five minutes .
  • When it is done , add mashed egg yolks , butter , chopped coriander leaves and kasuri methi .
  • Garnish the chicken Bharta with slices of boiled eggs .
  • Serve Chicken Bharta with Roti or Naan .