Spiced Chicken Sukka Fragrant Jeera Pilaf Recipe

About this recipe

A flavorful semi-dry chicken dish cooked with aromatic spices, complemented by fragrant jeera rice, perfect for dinner in Karnataka.

Ingredients

• 20G Curry Leaves
• Pcs Chings Masala Chicken Chilli
• - Onion
• 250g Garlic
• 250g Ginger
• - Red Chilli
• 250g Coriander
• 1 kg Basmati Rice
• 500 ml Water
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• 100 g Coriander Powder
• 50 g Cumin Powder
• 100g Garam Masala
• 10G Salt
• - Cumin Seed
• 1 l Soyabean Oil

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet. Add cumin seeds, curry leaves, and green chillies. Sauté for 30 seconds.
2. Step 2: Add chopped onions. Cook until golden brown.
3. Step 3: Add garlic, ginger, and tomatoes. Sauté until tomatoes soften completely.
4. Step 4: Mix in turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder. Cook for 1-2 minutes to toast the spices.
5. Step 5: Add chicken pieces and stir well, ensuring the chicken gets coated with spices. Let it cook for 5 minutes.
6. Step 6: Add water and cover the skillet. Simmer on medium heat for 20 minutes or until chicken is tender and sauce thickens. Stir occasionally.
7. Step 7: Once done, sprinkle garam masala and fresh cilantro. Mix well and cook for an additional minute.
8. Step 8: For jeera rice, heat 1 tablespoon oil in the rice cooker. Add cumin seeds and sauté for 30 seconds.
9. Step 9: Add soaked rice, salt, and required water (usually 1:2 ratio for rice to water). Cook rice in the rice cooker until fluffy.
10. Step 10: Plate the chicken sukka beside the jeera rice and serve warm.