Dhaba Style Chicken Bharta

Name: Dhaba Style Chicken Bharta
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 450 gms Zorabian Breast Boneless Chicken (Boiled and Shredded); 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/2 cup Water; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 2 tsp Coriander Powder; 1 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder; 1/2 cup Water; 3-4 tbsp Oil; 5 Green Cardamom; 2 Cinnamon Sticks; 6 Cloves; 1/2 tsp Whole Black Peppercorns; 2 small Onions (Finely Chopped); 15-16 small Shallots (Pearl Onions); 3 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 2 Tomatoes (Puree); 3 Green Chillies (Chopped); 1 tsp Salt; 15 Cashewnuts (Paste); 1/2 cup Lukewarm Water; 2 tbsp Yogurt (Whisked); 1 tsp Homemade Garam Masala Powder; Salt (Pinch); 3 tbsp Fresh Cream; 1 tsp Kasuri Methi (Dry Roasted and Powdered); 3-4 Eggs (Boiled and Sliced); 2 tbsp Butter; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves (Chopped)

Rosalyn John @rosalyn_kitchen227

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"Indulge in the rich flavors of Dhaba Style Chicken Bharta – a symphony of tender shredded chicken, aromatic spices, and creamy textures. A culinary journey that marries tradition with decadence." #ChickenBhartaDelight #CreamyChicken
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In the bustling streets of a small town, Chef Ravi's dhaba was famed for its mouthwatering Chicken Bharta. One day, a weary traveler stumbled upon the rustic eatery. Intrigued, he ordered a plate. As he savored the rich blend of spices, tender chicken, and creamy textures, memories of home flooded back. Impressed, he thanked Chef Ravi, who grinned, "Every bite here tells a story of tradition and taste – a journey you won't forget." The traveler left with a satisfied soul and a newfound appreciation for the magic that resides in Dhaba Style Chicken Bharta.

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Rosalyn John @rosalyn_kitchen227

#OIN
#Week6
#ShreddedChicken

Old Ingredient New Recipe Challenge

#OIN
#Week6
#ShreddedChicken

Old Ingredient New Recipe Challenge

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Ingredients

For Boiling the Chicken Breasts:
450 gmsZorabian Breast Boneless Chicken (Boiled and Shredded)
1/2 tspSalt
1/2 cupWater
Spice Powders:
1 tspTurmeric Powder
1 tspRed Chilli Powder
1 tspKashmiri Red Chilli Powder
2 tspCoriander Powder
1 1/2 tspCumin Powder
1/2 cupWater
Other Ingredients:
3-4 tbspOil
5Green Cardamom
2Cinnamon Sticks
6Cloves
1/2 tspWhole Black Peppercorns
2small Onions (Finely Chopped)
15-16small Shallots (Pearl Onions)
3 tspGinger Garlic Paste
2Tomatoes (Puree)
3Green Chillies (Chopped)
1 tspSalt
15Cashewnuts (Paste)
1/2 cupLukewarm Water
2 tbspYogurt (Whisked)
1 tspHomemade Garam Masala Powder
Salt (Pinch)
3 tbspFresh Cream
1 tspKasuri Methi (Dry Roasted and Powdered)
3-4Eggs (Boiled and Sliced)
2 tbspButter
2 tbspCoriander Leaves (Chopped)

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Steps

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Firstly, to boil the chicken, in a cooking pot add the chicken breasts, salt and water. Cover and boil for 15 minutes on low flame. Transfer the boiled chicken on to a plate and allow it to cool. Shred the boiled chicken and set it aside. Reserve the chicken stock for later use.
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Assemble the required ingredients.
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In a small cooking pot add the eggs, water and salt and boil it. Transfer the boiled eggs into a bowl of cold water. Remove the shell and set it aside. Slice it roughly when required to be added.
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In a small bowl, add all the spice powders mentioned above. Add 1/2 cup water and make a paste. Set it aside.
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Assemble the required ingredients.
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To make the cashew paste, in a small bowl add the cashewnuts and lukewarm water and let it soak for 15-20 minutes. Transfer it to a blender and blend it into a smooth paste. Transfer it in a bowl and set it aside.
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In the same blender, add the chopped tomatoes and blend it into a smooth paste. Transfer it in a bowl and set it aside.
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Finely chop the onions and the shallots together in an electric mini chopper. Transfer it on to a plate and set it aside. Chop the green chillies when required to be added.
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Dry roast the kasuri methi. Transfer it into a blender and blend it into a fine powder.
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To begin with the process of making “Dhaba Style Chicken Bharta”, heat oil in a kadai. Add the whole spices ie. green cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and the whole black peppercorns and saute for few seconds.
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Add the finely chopped onions and shallots and saute on medium flame until slightly golden brown.
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Add the spice paste and saute on medium flame until the oil separates.
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Add the ginger garlic paste and saute on low flame until the oil separates.
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Add the tomato puree, the chopped green chillies and salt and saute on medium flame until oil appears at the surface.
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Reduce the flame to low and add the cashew paste and mix it well. Add the whisked yogurt and mix it well. Continue to saute on low flame until oil appears at the surface.
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Add the boiled and shredded chicken, homemade garam masala powder and salt and mix it gently.
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Add the chicken stock and mix it well.
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Add half cup of hot water and cover and cook on low flame until the oil separates.
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Add the fresh cream and mix it well. Add the dry roasted and powdered kasuri methi and mix it well. Cook on low flame for few more minutes. If the consistency is thick, add more water.
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Add the roughly sliced boiled eggs and mix it gently. Cook for few more minutes.
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Garnish with butter and the chopped coriander leaves. Mix it well and serve it immediately.
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Delicious Dhaba Style Chicken Bharta is ready to serve. Enjoy it hot with roti, paratha, naan, or hot steamed rice.
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