Recipe: Chicken Nu Shaak

Chicken Nu Shaak

Serves 6

Ingredients

Method

1 Chicken (Whole Medium)

4 tbsp Vegetable Oil

2 Cardamom Pods

3 Black Peppercorns (Whole )

1 Large Onion (Finely Chopped)

1½ tsp Ginger, Garlic, Chilli Pulp

1 Tomatoes (Tinned, Chopped)

1 tbsp Tomato Puree

¾ tsp Chilli Powder

¾ tsp Cumin Powder (Ground)

¾ tbsp Coriander Powder (ground)

½ tsp Turmeric Powder

¾ tsp Salt to Taste

1 Potatoes

¼ tsp Garam Masala

1 Coriander (Fresh Bunch For Garnish)

1 Lemon Juice to Taste

Remove the skin from the chicken. Divide the legs into drumsticks and thighs, quarter the breasts then wash and place in a bowl.

Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the cardamoms and peppercorns and fry for a minute.

Add the onions and stir fry until they are just turning a golden colour.

Once browned add the fresh chilli, garlic and ginger pulp to the saucepan anf fry for about a minute.

Place the tin of tomatoes, tomato puree, ground spices and the salt into the saucepan. This is forming the basic sauce. Taste and add more seasoning if required.

Now the chicken pieces and the potato quarters can be added.

Place the lid on the saucepan and simmer for 30 minutes, check every 6-7 minutes to ensure the sauce or chicken is not sticking.

Once cooked sprinkle a pinch of garam masala and a few fresh coriander leaves over the top.

Serve with a few drops of lemon juice squeezed over the top.