Halal-Compliant Chicken Besara With Rice Recipe

About this recipe

A traditional Odia dish featuring chicken cooked in a mustard-based curry, paired with steamed rice. This recipe is rich in nutrients for skin health, immunity, and bone health, while adhering to halal dietary requirements.

Ingredients

• Pcs Chings Masala Chicken Chilli
• 250g Ginger
• 500 g Chicken Whole
• - Mustard Seeds
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• - Red Chilli
• 200 ml Mustard Oil
• 10G Salt
• 500 ml Water
• 250g Coriander
• 500 g Rice
• 100 g Garlic

Instructions

1. Step 1: Wash the chicken thoroughly and pat it dry. Cut it into medium pieces and marinate with 5 g of turmeric powder and 3 g of salt. Set aside for 15 minutes.
2. Step 2: Grind mustard seeds, garlic, and ginger into a smooth paste using 50 ml of water. Ensure the paste is fine and free of lumps.
3. Step 3: Heat 30 ml of mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat until it begins to shimmer. Add cumin seeds and allow them to crackle for 30 seconds.
4. Step 4: Add the marinated chicken to the pan and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure it browns evenly on all sides.
5. Step 5: Lower the heat and add the mustard paste, 5 g red chili powder, and 150 ml of water. Cover the pan and simmer for 15 minutes until the chicken is tender and the curry thickens.
6. Step 6: Adjust salt to taste, garnish with chopped coriander leaves, and turn off the heat.
7. Step 7: Serve hot with steamed rice prepared beforehand. Ensure the rice is soft and fluffy for a balanced pairing.