Chicken Pathia With Rice Recipe

Indian cuisine · 550 calories

Chicken Pathia with Rice recipe

About this recipe

Chicken Pathia is a tangy, spicy, and slightly sweet curry that originates from Indian Parsi cuisine. Served with fragrant basmati rice, this dish is a perfect balance of flavors that will delight your taste buds and make for a memorable family dinner.

Ingredients

  • 100 g Coriander Leaves
  • 500 g Chicken Whole
  • 500 g Onion
  • loose Ginger
  • medium Chilli Green Long
  • 100 g Tamarind Paste
  • 500 g Jaggery Powder
  • 1 kg Basmati Rice
  • 500 g Tomato - Hybrid
  • 20 g Turmeric Powder
  • - Red Chilli Powder
  • 100 g Salt
  • 1 liter Sunflower Oil
  • 100 g Yellow Mustard Seeds
  • - Garlic Paste
  • 100 g Jeera Powder
  • - Coriander Powder
  • 50 Grms Garam Masala Handmade Spices 50 Grms

Instructions

  1. 1. Marinate the chicken with turmeric, red chili powder, and salt. Set aside for 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
  2. 2. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and let them splutter. Then add the finely chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
  3. 3. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the onions. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. 4. Stir in the ground cumin, ground coriander, and garam masala. Cook the spices for 1 minute to release their aroma.
  5. 5. Add the chopped tomatoes and green chilies to the pan. Cook until the tomatoes break down and form a thick paste, stirring occasionally.
  6. 6. Add the marinated chicken to the pan and mix well to coat the chicken in the spice mixture. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. 7. Pour in the tamarind paste, jaggery (or sugar), and 200 ml of water. Stir well, cover the pan, and let the chicken simmer until fully cooked and the sauce thickens.
  8. 8. While the chicken is simmering, wash the basmati rice thoroughly and boil it in water with a pinch of salt. Cook until tender and fluffy, then drain and keep warm.
  9. 9. Adjust seasoning in the chicken curry with salt as needed. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.
  10. 10. Serve the Chicken Pathia hot with steamed basmati rice on the side. Enjoy your meal!