Sohra Chicken
A flavorful chicken curry from the Sohra region, known for its aromatic spices and tender chicken pieces.
Cuisines
Meghalayan
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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500 grams | Chicken , cut into pieces |
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2 tablespoons | Mustard oil |
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1 large | Onion , thinly sliced |
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1 inch | Ginger , finely chopped |
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5 cloves | Garlic , finely chopped |
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2 medium | Tomato , chopped |
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2 teaspoons | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , powder |
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1 teaspoon | Coriander powder |
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1 cup | Water |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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2 tablespoons | Cilantro , chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat until it starts to smoke slightly.
- 2 Add the sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
- 3 Add the chopped ginger and garlic, and sauté for another 2 minutes.
- 4 Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
- 5 Stir in the turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, and coriander powder.
- 6 Add the chicken pieces and mix well to coat them with the spices.
- 7 Pour in the water and add salt to taste. Stir well.
- 8 Cover the pan and let the chicken simmer on low heat for about 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- 9 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
For a smoky flavor, you can add a little more mustard oil at the end and let it heat through before serving.