Chicken

Chetna's Jeera-chicken-&-pulao

Jeera Chicken & Pulao

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Make this cumin and black pepper chicken sabji with onion pulao in just 30 minutes. Simplicity at its best! Ingredients2-3 tbsp sunflower oil3 red onions, thinly slicedHeaped tsp cumin seeds1 tsp salt½ tsp chilli powder1 tsp turmeric1 tsp garam masala½ tsp black pepper1 tsp ground cumin5 boneless and skinless chicken thighs, cut into bitesize piecesBunch fresh coriander Method– Start by … Read More

Chetna's Butter-chicken-in-30-minutes

Butter Chicken in 30 Minutes

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This is a lovely comforting dish from my 30 Minute Indian book. Usually butter chicken is slow-cooked but this is a quick version that doesn’t compromise on flavour. Ingredients8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs cut into bitesize pieces (about 1”) For the Marinade3 tbsp natural yoghurt2 tbsp mustard/rapeseed/sublfowe oil3 garlic cloves, gratedthumb-sized piece of ginger, grated1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder1 tsp … Read More

Chetna's Fried-chicken-burger

Fried Tandoori Chicken Burger

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The chicken on this pan-fried tandoori burger is so crispy and you can really taste the tandoori masala. Ingredients200g buttermilk¾ tsp salt2 tsp tandoori masala½ tsp black pepper4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (or breasts if you prefer)150g cornflourAdd ¼ tsp salt½ tsp black pepper1 red onionred chilli powderlemon juice Method – Add buttermilk, salt, tandoori masala and black pepper to … Read More

Chetna's Roast-lemon-chicken-with-mustard-salad

Roast Lemon Chicken with Mustard Salad

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Comforting, light and delicious! The flavour of the tarragon and lime in the salad dressing complement the lemony chicken perfectly. Ingredients 1 whole chicken leg on the bone (or 2 thighs or 2 drumsticks)thumb-size piece of ginger, grated2-3 garlic cloves, gratedjuice and zest of 1 lemonfreshly ground black peppersalt1 tsp dark soy sauce2 tsps sunflower, vegetable or olive oilsalad leavescherry … Read More

Chetna's Chicken-bake

Chicken and Potato Traybake

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This recipe uses basic store cupboard spices and is so simple to prepare, simply pop it in the oven and you can relax while it cooks!Serves 4 Ingredients1 tsp cumin seeds1 tbsp coriander seeds6-8 cardamom pods2 onions, finely chopped2 tbsp butter2 tbsp of sunflower oil2 potatoes, peeled and quartered2 green chillies, whole with a slit cut along the length1 tsp … Read More

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Burger

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Perfect at any time of year, but especially great in the summer, this is one of my favourite recipes and the Baharat spices really add a lovely middle eastern hint. Allow enough time to marinade the chicken before you want to start cooking for maximum flavour!

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Easy Chicken or Vegetable Biryani

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An easy version of a biryani, a great one pot meal for sharing with friends. You can easily halve the quantities for a smaller meal, and swap the chicken for a range of vegetables for a vegetarian version. Ingredients4 onions, roughly chopped4-5 tbsp sunflower oilCinnamon stick2 bay leaves3-4 cardamom pods2-3 star anise2-3 cloves600g basmati rice4-6 garlic cloves3cm root ginger2 green … Read More

Pepper and Cashew Nut Chicken Curry

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A very easy chicken curry recipe with a distinctive nutty flavour.  Classic Indian spicing and chicken thighs on bone maximise the flavour of this delicious curry.Serves 4 Ingredients50g raw unsalted cashew nuts3 medium onions, thinly sliced 4-5 tbsp sunflower oil3 – 4 green cardamom pods1 cinnamon stick2 bay leaves1 tsp cumin seeds4 tomatoes, chopped3-4 garlic clovers, choppedfresh ginger, finely grated8 … Read More

Chicken Noodle Rice

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This is one dish of chicken, noodles and rice combined together and it’s something that we used to eat at home in India. It’s a firm favourite with everyone I know in India and maybe all around the world? It’s simple, it’s easy and it tastes fantastic!Serves 4 Ingredients150g rice2 nests of egg noodles2-3 tbsp sunflower oil1 medium onion, thinly … Read More