Chicken Chaap

 Chicken Chaap is a traditional Mughlai dish originating from the Indian subcontinent, particularly popular in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta). It's a rich and flavorful dish made with marinated chicken cooked in a creamy sauce, typically made with https://wwp.antskre.com/redirect-zone/eb506548 https://wwp.antskre.com/redirect-zone/eb506548 yogurt, cream, and a blend of aromatic spices. The chicken is usually marinated in a mixture of yogurt, spices, and sometimes a tenderizer like raw papaya paste, and then slow-cooked until tender and succulent.

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Chicken Chaap Recipe

Ingredients:

1 kg chicken pieces (preferably with bone)

1 cup yogurt

1/2 cup cream

2 onions, finely chopped

4-5 cloves garlic, minced

1-inch piece of ginger, minced

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2-3 green chilies, chopped

1 tablespoon ghee or clarified butter

2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder

1 teaspoon turmeric powder

1 teaspoon garam masala powder

Salt to taste

Chopped coriander leaves for garnish

Fried onions for garnish (optional) https://wwp.antskre.com/redirect-zone/eb506548 https://wwp.antskre.com/redirect-zone/eb506548

For the Marinade:

1 cup yogurt

1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste

1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder

1 teaspoon turmeric powder

1 teaspoon garam masala powder

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Salt to taste

Instructions:

Clean and wash the chicken pieces. Pat them dry with a paper towel.

In a bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the marinade. Coat the chicken pieces with this marinade and let it marinate for at least 2-3 hours, preferably overnight in the refrigerator. https://wwp.antskre.com/redirect-zone/eb506548 https://wwp.antskre.com/redirect-zone/eb506548

Heat oil and ghee in a deep-bottomed pan or kadhai. Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.

Add minced garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Sauté for another couple of minutes.

Add the marinated chicken along with the marinade into the pan. Mix well.

Cook the chicken on medium heat until it's almost done, stirring occasionally. This should take around 15-20 https://wwp.antskre.com/redirect-zone/eb506548 https://wwp.antskre.com/redirect-zone/eb506548 minutes.

Once the chicken is almost cooked, add Kashmiri red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well.

Lower the heat and add cream. Stir continuously to avoid curdling.

Cook for another 5-7 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce thickens.

Sprinkle garam masala powder and mix well. Adjust salt and spice levels according to your taste.

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and fried onions (if using).

Serve hot with naan, roti, or steamed rice.