Achari Chicken
Achari means Pickle and in this recipe spices that are used in Pickling such as Mustard Seeds, Nigella Seeds and Fennel Seeds add a truly unique and delicious flavour to Chicken.
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Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1 tsp Fennel Seeds
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 tsp Fenugreek Seeds
- 1/2 tsp Nigella Seeds
- 3 dry Red Chillies
- 1 large Onion, diced
- 1 tbsp Garlic Paste
- 1 tbsp Ginger Paste
- 2 tbsp Tomato Puree
- 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- Salt
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 2 lb Chicken Thighs/Drumsticks, skinless
- 4fl. oz Water
- 3.5 tbsp Natural Yoghurt, lightly beaten
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
Instructions
Step 1
Set the Foodi to saute and add Oil.
Step 2
Add Mustard Seeds.
Step 3
Once they begin to crackle, add Fennel, Cumin, Fenugreek, Nugella and Red Chilli.
Step 4
Saute for a few seconds, then add the Onion.
Step 5
Cook for 5 minutes.
Step 6
Add Garlic, Ginger, Tomato Puree, Red Chilli Powder, Salt and Turmeric.
Step 7
Mix through and then add the Chicken.
Step 8
Turn off saute mode and add Water.
Step 9
Close the lid and close the valve.
Step 10
Pressure cook on Manual for 6 minutes.
Step 11
Then do a 10 minute natural release.
Step 12
Remove the lid and stir in the Yoghurt. The way to do this without it splitting is to first add a spoonful of the curry to the yoghurt in the bowl and whisk together and then add the whole lot back into the main pot.
Step 13
Squeeze in the Lemon Juice.
Step 14
Serve with Rice, Chapatti or Naan.