Indian
Indian - Regional Mains
Lemon Pickle
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 750g chicken, bone-in, curry-cut
- • 2 tbsp sesame (gingelly) oil
- • 1 tbsp fennel seeds
- • 1 tbsp black peppercorns
- • 1 tbsp coriander seeds
- • 2 dried red chilies
- • 10 shallots, halved
- • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- • 1 sprig curry leaves
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Dry-roast the fennel, peppercorns, coriander seeds, and dried chilies; grind coarsely.
2
Phase 2
Heat the oil; fry the curry leaves and shallots until the shallots soften.
3
Phase 3
Add the ginger-garlic paste; cook until the raw smell disappears.
4
Phase 4
Add the chicken and the ground spice mix; toss on high heat 5 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Add 1/2 cup water and salt; cover and cook 20 minutes.
6
Phase 6
Uncover and toss until the masala coats the chicken; serve with rice and rasam.