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Mr Lal's (traditional) bhuna chicken
« on: September 24, 2020, 09:18 PM »
On 10 March 2013, 14:49:11, DalPuri mentioned Mr Lal's bhuna chicken, and later asked whether I had tried it yet, to which I had to respond "no".  Now I have, and (IMHO) it is definitely worth a try, especially when one has no base and some fresh free-range chicken breasts :

  • In a moderately tall pan, pre-heat (on high) sufficient oil to cover, to a depth of 2/3, one large red salad onion, cut or chopped into small pieces
  • Add the onion and fry, without reducing the heat, for about five minutes or until golden-brown
  • Add 1/2 dessertspoon garlic & ginger paste and fry for 30 seconds to a minute
  • Add 11/2 chef's spoon of tinned chopped tomatoes, including juice
  • Add 1 teaspoon salt
  • Add 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • Add 1/4 teaspoon ground chillies, or more to taste
  • Add 1/2 teaspoon tandoori masala
  • Add 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • Bhoon the spices, then add two free-range chicken breasts cut into curry-sized pieces
  • Fry for a couple of minutes, then add 100ml hot water
  • Add optional fresh chillies
  • Add some kasoori methi and chopped coriander stalks
  • Stir well, cover and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes or so
  • Garnish with fresh coriander and serve
Note that the entire procedure is carried out without ever reducing the heat !

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« Last Edit: September 24, 2020, 09:29 PM by Peripatetic Phil »

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Re: Mr Lal's (traditional) bhuna chicken
« Reply #1 on: September 26, 2020, 08:31 PM »
Tried this tonight - did it on my BBQ, just for the hell of it. I thought it might have been a bit too much paprika at first but it does cook out, however I always think you need more salt with paprika.  Very tasty though all in all


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Re: Mr Lal's (traditional) bhuna chicken
« Reply #2 on: September 26, 2020, 09:39 PM »
Tried this tonight - did it on my BBQ, just for the hell of it. I thought it might have been a bit too much paprika at first but it does cook out, however I always think you need more salt with paprika.  Very tasty though all in all
Where did you find mention of paprika, VT ?  I thought that I transcribed it reasonably accurately, but didn't hear "paprika" on the video soundtrack to the best of my recollection.  But I too added more salt than the recipe called for.

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Re: Mr Lal's (traditional) bhuna chicken
« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2020, 09:41 AM »
Oops wrong recipe, it was Syed


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Re: Mr Lal's (traditional) bhuna chicken
« Reply #4 on: September 27, 2020, 02:14 PM »
That might also explain why your photograph and mine look so different !

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Re: Mr Lal's (traditional) bhuna chicken
« Reply #5 on: September 27, 2020, 09:15 PM »
Looks quite an oily mess, to be honest. I'll give it a miss  :dislike:


 

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