Description
This Chicken Ghee Roast recipe is a flavorful and spicy Indian chicken dish cooked in ghee and aromatic spices. The succulent chicken pieces are marinated, then cooked in a rich, masala gravy until tender and coated with a delicious blend of spices. Perfect to serve with dosa, rice, or paratha.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinade:
- 1 1/2 pounds bone-in chicken pieces
- 3 tablespoons ghee
- 2 tablespoons yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
Spice Paste:
- 8–10 dried red chilies
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon peppercorns
- 6–8 garlic cloves
- 1-inch piece ginger
- 1 tablespoon tamarind pulp
- 1 teaspoon jaggery or brown sugar
Others:
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- Fresh curry leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Clean and Marinate Chicken: Cut chicken into medium pieces. Marinate with yogurt, lemon juice, turmeric, and salt for 30 minutes.
- Prepare Spice Paste: Dry roast dried red chilies, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, and peppercorns. Grind with garlic, ginger, and water to form a paste.
- Cooking: Heat ghee, sauté onions until golden. Add spice paste, cook until oil separates. Stir in tamarind pulp, jaggery. Add chicken, cook until done.
- Serve: Garnish with curry leaves and serve hot with dosa, rice, or paratha.
Notes
- Adjust red chilies for spice level
- Use ghee for authentic taste
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
