Qorma de pollo shahi

Ingredientes

• 1/3 cup clarified butter (ghee)
• 1 cup brown onion (fried onion)
• 1 chicken cut into 12 pieces.
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp whole black peppercorns
• 8-10 green cardamom pods
• 5 whole cloves
• 1 1-inch cinnamon stick
• 1 tablespoon ginger paste
• 1 tablespoon garlic paste
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1 tablespoon coriander powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp paprika powder
• 1 tsp salt or to taste
• 1 black cardamom
• 1/2 tsp kewra essence
• 1/4 cup blanched almonds

Preparación

1. 1

   --- Method ---

2. 2

   Heat a large pan over high heat. add ghee and chicken and cook until the color change slightly.

3. 3

   Now add the whole spices ( black pepper, green cardamom, black cardamom, cloves, cinnamon stick and bay leaves) with garlic, and ginger paste. Cook until ginger garlic is fragrant.

4. 4

   Add all the ground spices with yogurt and fried onion. Mix well

5. 5

   Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and allow it to cook for 15 - 20 minutes or until chicken is tender. Add 1/2 cup water if needed.

6. 6

   Once it’s tender add blanched almonds and cook on low heat for 2-3 minutes. The oil will have risen to the top. Turn the heat off and sprinkle the kewra essence and serve.