Karhai di pollo da autostrada senza pomodoro

Ingredienti

• 1 lb Boneless chicken cut into bite size pieces
• 7-10 Green Chillies, sliced
• 1 tbsp Chopped Ginger
• 1/2 tbsp Chopped Garlic
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp Coarse Black Pepper
• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
• Oil/Ghee for Cooking
• Handful of Coriander leaves
• Julienned Ginger for Garnish
• 1/2 tbsp Coriander powder
• 1/2 tbsp Red Chilli Flakes
• 1/2 tbsp Cumin Seeds
• 1/2 tsp Kasoori Methi
• 1/2 tbsp Chaat Masala
• 1/2 tsp Khatai/Raw Mango Powder
• 1/4 tsp Black Salt
• 1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder

Preparazione

1. 1

   --- Karhai Masala ---

2. 2

   Dry roast the coriander seeds and cumin seeds in a pan until darker and aromatic, pulse a few times to coarsely grind. Mix in remaining Karhai Masala ingredients

3. 3

   --- Chicken Karhai ---

4. 4

   Add the chopped ginger, garlic and green chillies to the oil, cook for 30 seconds and add the chicken pieces, salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Saute until ALL the pieces have changed color i.e. no longer look raw

6. 6

   Add a splash of water and cook on medium heat stirring often and when the chicken is almost done (test by breaking a piece) add the Karhai Masala, Lemon Juice and Julienne Ginger (if using) and stir fry for another minute.

7. 7

   Turn off the stove.

8. 8

   Cover the dish and heat a piece of coal on the stove top till you can see parts of it changing color. Put a piece of foil in your wok, place the coal on top, add a splash of oil and as soon as smoke billows from it shut the dish for at least five minutes

9. 9

   Top with chopped cilantro and serve immediately with your flatbread of choice