Traditional Punjabi recipe, with a rich and creamy texture… Can be spiced up if you like, but we prefer it mild, to better taste the flavor of each individual ingredient…
Ingredients (for 2)
- 1 chicken breast (about 13 oz. or 360 gr.)
- 1/2 cup white yogurt
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 tsp coriander seeds
- 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
- salt
Directions
- Chop the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and add them to a large bowl
- Add yogurt, garlic (crushed), ginger (grated), garam masala, ground cumin and coriander seeds, chili powder, salt and lemon juice
- Stir, cover with plastic wrap and let it marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour
- When ready, gently melt the butter in a large skillet and add the chicken pieces together with the marinade
- Stir in the tomato paste (you can use tomato sauce as well) and a sip of water, cover and cook over low heat for about 15 minutes, or until chicken is tender
- Garnish with chopped coriander leaves just before serving
Best Served With
Basmati rice and naan bread
Tips from the Chef
- Let marinate overnight if you have enough time
Cambooza 