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Masala Raisin Chicken Recipe
by Navaneetham Krishnan

Masala Raisin Chicken

Raisins for a hint of sweetness to harmonize the spiciness and to hit the right notes in the taste.

Rating: 4/5
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Prep time: Indian
Cook time: Servings: 3 person

Goes Well With: its a side dish

Ingredients

  • 1/4 chicken (about 400g) - cut into bite sizes
  • 1 1/2 tbsp (or as needed) plain chili powder (add water and mix into a thick paste)2 tbsp dried raisins
  • 1/2 tbsp ginger paste
  • 1 tsp garlic paste
  • 1/2 tbsp onion paste
  • 1 tomato - chopped
  • Spices - 1 cinnamon, 1 star anise and 3 cloves
  • 2-3 sprigs curry leaves
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • Salt to taste

Directions

  1. Heat oil and fry spices with ginger, garlic and onion paste.
  2. (Just for 1-2 mins)
  3. Add chili paste and continue to fry over low heat till oil splits.
  4. Put in chicken, tomato, curry leaves and raisins.
  5. Season with salt.
  6. Add a bit of water if needed to cook the chicken.
  7. Continue to stir till everything comes together;
  8. a thick gravy coated over the chicken pieces.