Macha Mansa Kancha Lanka Tarkari (Chicken With Green Chili Curry) Recipe

About this recipe

A traditional Odia-style chicken curry cooked with mustard oil, green chilies, and local spices, offering a light yet flavorful dish perfect for weight loss.

Ingredients

• 500 ml Water
• Pcs Chings Masala Chicken Chilli
• 500 g Rice
• 200 ml Mustard Oil
• 250g Green Chilli
• 500 G Ridge Gourd/Jhinge Tori(500Gm)
• - Onion
• 250g Garlic
• 250g Ginger
• 50 g Cumin Powder
• 100 g Coriander Powder
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• 10G Salt
• 250g Coriander

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat the mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed pan or kadhai until it reaches its smoking point. Reduce the heat and let it cool slightly.
2. Step 2: Add the panch phoran to the oil and let it splutter for a few seconds.
3. Step 3: Add the sliced onions and sauté until they are golden brown. Then add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for another 2 minutes.
4. Step 4: Add the chicken pieces to the pan and stir well. Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes, allowing the chicken to sear lightly.
5. Step 5: Add turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly with the spices.
6. Step 6: Add the chopped ridge gourd, drumsticks, and slit green chilies to the pan. Stir everything together and cook for 3-4 minutes.
7. Step 7: Pour 2 cups of water into the pan, cover with a lid, and let the curry simmer on low heat for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
8. Step 8: Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves before serving.
9. Step 9: Serve hot with steamed parboiled rice for a balanced and delicious Odia lunch.