Chicken Pasanda
Cuisine: Indian
Author: EasyRecipes .
Prep time: 6 hours
Cook time: 30 mins
Total time: 6 hours 30 mins
Chicken Pasanda is one dish that just oozes flavor and with a name like that it just sounds complicated. Watch, learn and unfold the mysteries of an awesome dish that will have you licking your fingers! A perfect party dish that just for the family, it’s perfect in every way.
Ingredients
  • Skinless Chicken – 2lb (approx 1kg)
  • Vinegar – 1.5 Tbsp
  • Yogurt – 1 cup
  • Salt – to taste
  • Garam Masala – 2 tsp
  • Paprika/Degi Mirch – 1 tsp
  • Red Chili Powder – 1 tsp or to taste
  • Oil – 2 Tbsp
  • Ginger Paste – 1.5 Tbsp
  • Garlic Paste – 2 Tbsp
  • Crushed Tomatoes – 1.5 cups
  • Water – as needed for desired consistency
  • Fried Onions – 1 cup, crushed
  • Cilantro – for garnish
Instructions
  1. Poke holes in the chicken and and mix White Vinegar into it.
  2. Mix well and set aside for 15-20 min.
  3. Mix the following with the chicken: Yogurt, Salt, Red Chili Powder, Paprika and Garam Masala.
  4. Mix well, set aside and allow it to marinate in the refrigerator for 5-6 hours or better still, overnight.
  5. In a flat bottomed pan, heat the Oil.
  6. Add in the Ginger and Garlic and lower the heat, allow them to get a little color.
  7. Add in the Crushed Tomatoes and let the moisture evaporate.
  8. Cover and cook till the Oil separates from the Tomatoes.
  9. Once the Oil separates, add in the Chicken.
  10. Mix well and add in some water if needed.
  11. Mix again and cover and allow it to cook ¾th of the way.
  12. Crush the Fried Onions and add them to the Chicken.
  13. Mix again and cover and cook till the Chicken is cooked all the way through.
  14. Once done, garnish with Cilantro and it’s ready to serve.
Recipe by Mithila.net at https://www.mithila.net/non-veg-recipes/chicken-pasanda-1839.html