Spiced Ghee Chicken With Creamy Coconut Pilaf Recipe

About this recipe

A rich and flavorful Karnataka delicacy featuring spicy chicken cooked in ghee and served with aromatic coconut rice, perfect for dinner and ideal for weight gain.

Ingredients

• 400 g Curd
• - Lemon Juice
• 250 ml Coconut Milk
• 500 ml Water
• 150 Gms Cloves
• - Cardamom
• Pcs Chings Masala Chicken Chilli
• 500 g Ghee
• - Red Chilli
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• 100 g Black Pepper Powder
• 25 g Ginger Garlic Paste
• 100 g Coriander Powder
• 20G Curry Leaves
• 1 kg Basmati Rice
• 75 G Cinnamon Stick/ Dal Chini 75 Grams
• 10G Salt
• 1 L Borges Borgefrit High-Mufa-Oleic Sunflower Oil

Instructions

1. Step 1: Marinate the chicken with curd, lemon juice, turmeric powder, chili powder, black pepper powder, coriander powder, and ginger-garlic paste. Let it sit for 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons of ghee in a pan. Add curry leaves and sauté for 30 seconds.
3. Step 3: Add the marinated chicken to the pan and cook on medium heat until fully cooked and slightly browned. Add the remaining ghee and mix well. Set aside.
4. Step 4: In another pan, heat 1 teaspoon of oil and sauté cloves, cardamom, and cinnamon stick until aromatic.
5. Step 5: Add the soaked rice and sauté gently for 2 minutes. Pour in coconut milk, water, and salt. Cover and cook on low heat until the rice is fully cooked and fluffy.
6. Step 6: Serve the chicken ghee roast over the coconut rice. Garnish with additional curry leaves if desired.