Sunday, 15 September 2024

Chicken Moitha( চিকেন মুইথা)



### Chicken Moitha Recipe


**Ingredients:**


- Chicken (cut into pieces): 500 grams

- Onions (finely chopped): 2 large

- Garlic paste: 1 teaspoon

- Ginger paste: 1 teaspoon

- Tomatoes (finely chopped): 1 large

- Green chilies (sliced): 2

- Turmeric powder: 1 teaspoon

- Red chili powder: 1 teaspoon

- Coriander powder: 1 teaspoon

- Cumin powder: 1 teaspoon

- Garam masala: 1/2 teaspoon

- Mustard oil: 3 tablespoons

- Salt: to taste

- Sugar: 1 teaspoon

- Water: 1 cup


**Instructions:**


1. **Prepare the Spice Mix:**

   - Heat mustard oil in a pan until it becomes hot and starts to smoke.

   - Add the chopped onions and fry until golden brown.


2. **Cook the Aromatics:**

   - Add ginger and garlic paste to the pan and sauté for a few minutes until the raw smell disappears.


3. **Cook the Chicken:**

   - Add the chicken pieces and stir well to coat them with the onion mixture.

   - Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Mix well.


4. **Add Tomatoes and Chilies:**

   - Stir in the chopped tomatoes and green chilies. Cook until the tomatoes break down and the oil starts to separate from the masala.


5. **Simmer:**

   - Add 1 cup of water and mix well. Cover the pan and let it simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.


6. **Finish the Dish:**

   - Once the chicken is cooked, stir in the garam masala and sugar. Cook for another 5 minutes to let the flavors blend.


7. **Serve:**

   - Serve hot with rice or Indian bread (roti/chapati).


Enjoy your Chicken Moitha!

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