Chicken Dilkush Recipe

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Chicken Dilkush
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Directions:

  1. In a frying pan, on low heat dry roast the cinnamon stick,cardamoms, cloves, cumin seeds, dried red chillies and the split peas. When the aroma is released from the spices remove them from the pan and allow to cool.
  2. Roast in the same way, the cashew nuts and poppy seeds, allow to cool.
  3. Grind all of the roasted spices together.
  4. Take the chicken and separate the legs from thighs and cut the breasts into two.
  5. Melt half of the butter in a pan and fry the onions, garlic and ginger for 5 minutes Remove from the pan by pressing the onions against the side of the pan to remove the butter. Allow to cool.
  6. In a blender mix together all of the roasted spices with the onions and yogurt till smooth.
  7. Put the chicken in a bowl and pour the liquidized mixture over it and refridgerate over night.
  8. Melt the remaining butter and add the garam masala fry 30 seconds. Add the chicken and the spices it was marinated in, fry for 6 minutes stirring to prevent sticking.
  9. Add the water and salt, bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer covered for 30 mins till chicken is tender.
  10. Turn heat to medium and add the fresh coriander,mint and green chillies, stir and cook for 5 mins allowing the sauce to thicken a little.
  11. Serve with cumin seed boiled rice, and a mild vegetable curry.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 969.82 Kcal (4060 kJ)
Calories from fat 580.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 64.53g 99%
Cholesterol 443.41mg 148%
Sodium 4144.34mg 173%
Potassium 1317.23mg 28%
Total Carbs 44.65g 15%
Sugars 14.22g 57%
Dietary Fiber 3.66g 15%
Protein 52.86g 106%
Vitamin C 112.1mg 187%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 11%
Iron 41.1mg 228%
Calcium 471mg 47%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 164.19 Kcal (687 kJ)
Calories from fat 98.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.92g 99%
Cholesterol 75.07mg 148%
Sodium 701.65mg 173%
Potassium 223.01mg 28%
Total Carbs 7.56g 15%
Sugars 2.41g 57%
Dietary Fiber 0.62g 15%
Protein 8.95g 106%
Vitamin C 19mg 187%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 11%
Iron 7mg 228%
Calcium 79.7mg 47%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 24
    Points
  • 26
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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