Worlds best Lahori Chicken Cholay                        Recipe / Eat & Treat #2022

                                                                                 By- Chef Yash pawar

Murgh cholay is a famous dish from across the border. Chicken cooked with chickpeas makes for an unbeatable combination. Did you know this is traditionally a part of their common breakfast dishes? Pair two of yoyr favourites with the goodness of olive oil.

Prep time: 2 Hour

Marination time: 4 hours

Cooking time: 30-35 minutes

Serves: 4

INGREDIENTS

1. Chicken, curry cut - 500 gm
2. olive oil - 1 Tbsp.
3. cumin seed - 1 tsp.
4. Onion, Finely chopped - no. 2
5. Ginger-garlic paste - 2 Tbsp.
6. Chickpeas, boiled - 1 cup.
7. Chicken mince - 100 gm
8. Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp.

For the Marination

1. Yogurt - 1/2 cup
2. Ground black papper - 1 Tbsp.
3. Red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp.
4. Coriander powder - 1 Tbsp.
5. Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp.
6. Salt to taste 

To Garnish

1. Green chillies - 2 sliced.
2. Coriander leaves, as required

METHOD

1. Marinate the chicken with yogurt, peppercorns, chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and salt. Mix well. Set aside to marinate for 4 hours.
2. Heat olive oil in the non-stick kadai. Add the cumin seed. once they crackle, add the onions and ginger-garlic paste, and saute til brown.
3. Add the marination chicken and cook on medium heat, Stirring occasionally.
4. When Chicken starts releasing oil from the edges, add 1 cup hot water, boiled chichpeas, chicken mince and gram masala powder. Cook coverrd on low heat for 10 minutes.
5. Garnish with green chillies and coriander leaves. Serve immediately.