Patiala is a famous city of Punjab, India. Patiala Shalwar and Patiala Chicken are two most famous items of this city. Murgh Patiala is known for its creamy and nutty flavour and aroma.
Ingredients:
Procedure:
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| Chicken Patiala |
- Chicken 1 kg
- Onion chopped 1
- Tomatoes chopped 1
- Oil 1 Cup
- Yoghurt beaten 1 cup
- Ginger paste 1 teaspoon
- Garlic paste 1 teaspoon
- Fresh Cream 1/2 cup
- Green Chillies slitted for garnish 2
- Chahar Magaz 3 teaspoon
- Poppy seeds 2 teaspoon
- Silvered Almond (skin removed and soaked in water) 15
- Raisin 3 teaspoon
- Cashew nut (kajoo) 10
- Salt to taste
- Red Chilli powder 2 teaspoon
- Haldi powder 1/2 teaspoon
- Cumin powder 1 teaspoon
- Coriander powder 1 teaspoon
- Cinnamon sticks 2
- Cardamom green whole 6-8
- Cloves whole 8-10
- Garam masala 1 teaspoon
Procedure:
- Grind together Chahar Magaz and poppy seeds with little water to make a paste.
- Now Fry onion in oil till golden brown.
- Add tomatoes, ginger garlic paste and Chahar Magaz and poppy seed paste fry for 5 minutes.
- Then add Yoghurt, Chicken pieces, and all spices and fry for 5-7 minutes.
- Lower the flame and cook on low heat till chicken is tender.
- At this stage add nuts, green chillies and fresh cream and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Delicious Chicken Patiala is ready.
- Serve with Naan/Roti or fried Rice.
