Monday, August 31, 2015

Chicken Pickle

Prep Time - 30 Min

INGREDIENTS
2 LB            Chicken Breast
1 Cup         Mustard Seeds
3 Tbsp       Red Chili Powder
1 Tbsp       Coriander Powder
1 Tbsp       Garam Masala
1 Cup         Garlic
1 Cup         Lemon Juice
1 Cup         Sesame Oil (Idhayam Brand)
Oil As required
Salt As Required

PROCEDURE
  • Take a bowl add chicken pieces, salt, turmeric pwd and marinate it for 5 - 10 min.
  • In a blender powder the mustard seeds and keep aside.
Note : Make this powder right before you make the pickle. Do not store it as the taste may turn bitter.
  • Boil the Chicken pieces and then deep fry the chicken pieces and keep it aside.
  • Take a large bowl add the fried chicken pieces and mix lemon juice as needed.
  • Now add mustard powder, chili powder, salt, Garam Masala, coriander powder , and crushed garlic (add as many as you want as it gives a nice flavor to your pickle).
Note : If you need more gravy add mustard powder accordingly. 
           Adding too much may result in the pickle tasting bitter.
  • Now heat required sesame oil in a pan for a minute and cool it. Then pour it in to the mixture and mix well.
  • Let it rest for at least 3 - 4 days so the juices are all well absorbed.