Saturday, January 12, 2019

Chicken Meatball Malaikari

Some experiments turn out real well and this recipe is one of them. On a lazy Sunday wanted to make something different and this is what I came up with. The outcome was satisfactory to a great extent and was well appreciated by all who devoured it.
Try this recipe and if you like it do leave a comment.

Preparation time : 10 mins
Cooking time         : 30 mins
Yields                       : 4-5

Ingredients:
  • Meatballs                              - 12-15 pieces(recipe here)
  • Onion                                     - 1 medium sized(or 3/4 cup chopped)
  • Green chilli                           - 3-4
  • Garlic                                     - 4 cloves
  • Ginger                                   - 3/4 inch
  • Turmeric powder                - 1/2 tsp
  • Red chilli powder                - 1/2 tsp(Adjust as per your level)
  • Cumin powder                     - 1 tsp
  • Salt                                          - As per taste
  • Sugar                                       - 1/2 tsp
  • Ghee                                        - 2 Tbsp 
  • Garam masala powder        - 1/2 tsp
  • Coconut milk                         - 2  cup
Tempering:
  • Cinnamon                  - 1 inch stick
  • Green cardamom     - 3
  • Cloves                         - 5-6
  • Black peppercorns   - 6-7
  • Bay leaves                  - 2
Method:
1. Make a paste of onion, green chilli, garlic and ginger.
2. Heat ghee in a pan. Add the ingredients mentioned under tempering. Also add sugar.
3. When aroma of whole spices releases add the onion paste. Saute in medium heat till onion paste thickens and starts releasing oil. Around 8 -10 minutes.
4. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, cumin powder. Mix well and saute for half a minute.
5. Add the coconut milk and a cup of water. Add salt. Give it a good mix and bring it to a boil.
6. When gravy starts boiling add the chicken meatballs. Cover and cook on low medium heat for 8-10 minutes until meatballs become tender and gravy thickens a bit.
7. Sprinkle garam masala and give a good stir. 
8. Serve hot Chicken meatball malaikari with plain rice or jeera rice.

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