Achari Mirchi Murgh

Achari Mirchi Murgh is a spicy Punjabi main dish where Bhavnagari achari chillies have been used...

Ingredients:

Chicken,cut into 8 pieces on bone 750 grams

Bhavnagari green chillies  250 grams 
 
Dry red chilies  4-5
 
Fenugreek seeds (methi dana)  1/4 teaspoon
 
Mustard seeds  1 teaspoon
 
Fennel seeds (saunf)  1 teaspoon
 
Onion seeds (kalonji)  1/2 teaspoon
 
Salt  to taste
 
Turmeric powder  1/2 teaspoon
 
Yogurt  1/2 cup
 
Oil  3 tablespoons
 
Onion  3 medium
 
Ginger-garlic paste  1 tablespoon
 
Red chilli powder  1/2 teaspoon
 
Coriander powder  1 tablespoon

Method:

Grind red chillies, fenugreek seeds, mustard seeds, fennel seeds and onion seeds coarsely.
 Slit the Bhavnagari chillies, keeping the stems intact, and add to the chicken and mix.

Set this aside in a refrigerator to marinate for 1 hour.

Heat oil in a deep non-stick pan.

Cut onions into small cubes and add. Sauté lightly.

Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté till lightly browned.

Add red chilli powder and coriander powder and sauté for ½ minute.

Add the remaining ground spices and stir.

Add marinated chicken along with the marinade and stir well.

Add 1 cup water and mix well.

When it comes to a boil, cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes or till the chicken is completely done.

Let it stand for 10 minutes and then serve.