Let us take a look at this Chicken Molagu recipe:
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| CHICKEN MOLAGU |
Ingredients:
- Chicken 1.5 lb (750gms) cut into bite size pieces
- Onion 4 med size
- Tomatoes 4 med size
- Curry leaves 2-3 sprigs
- Oil 4 tbsp or as reqd
- Cinnamon 1’’
- Cloves 2 nos
- Cardamom 2 nos
- Saunf(fennel seeds) 1 ½ tsp
- Ginger garlic paste 1 tsp
- Red chilli pwd 1 tsp
- Kashmiri chilli pwd 1 tsp
- Haldi/Turmeric pwd ½ tsp
- Coriander pwd 2tsp
- Pepper pwd 1 tbsp
- Coriander leaves handful
- Water ½ cup
- Salt to taste
Preparation:
- In a pan heat 4 tbsp oil, add 1 piece of cinnamon, 2 cloves, 2 cardamoms and 1 ½ tsp saunf fry on sim gas till u get a good aroma.
- Add chopped onions and fry it to a light golden color, now add curry leaves and fry for a minute.
- Take about 2 tbsp of the fried onion, curry leaves and keep aside for garnish.
- To the remaining fried onions add 1 tsp of ginger garlic paste. Fry for a minute.
- Then add chopped tomatoes and fry for 2 more minutes.
- Add red chilli pwd, kashmiri chilli pwd, coriander pwd, salt to taste, haldi pwd and fry well till the mixture gets soft and mushy.
- Add the chicken pieces and half a cup of water. Close lid and let it cook till half done.
- At this point add pepper pwd and handful of chopped fresh coriander leaves. Close the lid and cook till done, until water evaporates and masala coats the chicken pieces.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and top it with the fried onions and curry leaves that were kept aside. Chicken Molagu masala dish is ready to be relished.
Health Benefits: Chicken is a very good source of protein. It helps one build muscles, keeps your bones healthy, relieves stress, boosts immunity and promotes heart health. Always buy organic or a good quality chicken and try to include it in your diet regularly.