Chicken Zunka Bhakri Recipe

About this recipe

Chicken Zunka Bhakri is a hearty and flavorful dish from Maharashtra, India. Spiced chicken cooked with roasted gram flour (besan) and served alongside traditional jowar or bajra bhakri, makes for a wholesome and satisfying lunch. This recipe is a perfect balance of rustic flavors and authentic Maharashtrian cooking techniques.

Ingredients

• 100 g Curry Leaves
• 100 g Coriander Leaves
• 500 g Chicken Whole
• 500 Grms Jowar Atta Millets Atta 500 Grms
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• - Red Chilli Powder
• 200 ml Mustard Oil
• 100 g Yellow Mustard Seeds
• 100 g Jeera
• 500 g Onion
• 200G Adrak Lasun Paste (200g)
• 500 g Tomato - Hybrid
• medium Chilli Green Long
• - Besan
• 100 g Salt

Instructions

1. 1. Clean and wash the chicken pieces thoroughly. Pat them dry and marinate with turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Let it rest for 15 minutes.
2. 2. Heat oil in a deep pan or kadhai over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Then add cumin seeds and curry leaves, stirring for 1 minute.
3. 3. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown. Add the ginger-garlic paste and cook for another 2 minutes until the raw aroma disappears.
4. 4. Add chopped tomatoes, green chilies, and a pinch of salt. Cook until the tomatoes turn soft and mushy, approximately 5 minutes.
5. 5. Add the marinated chicken pieces to the pan. Stir well to coat the chicken with the masala. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. 6. Reduce the heat to low and sprinkle the gram flour (besan) evenly over the chicken. Mix well to incorporate the besan into the chicken and masala. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the besan is roasted and coats the chicken, adding a splash of water if needed for desired consistency.
7. 7. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot with jowar or bajra bhakri and a side of onion slices and lemon wedges.