Achari Murgh/Chicken Achari

Achari Murgh as the name says ,is spicy as any pickle. Very much tempting chicken delicacy.

Ingredients:

1. Chicken- 1/2 kg
2. Onion- 2, very thinly sliced
3. Green chillies- 4,slit
4. Ginger garlic paste- 1 tablespoon
5. Red chilly powder- 2 teaspoon
6. Salt- 1 1/2 teaspoon
7. Sugar- 1 teaspoon
8. Cumin seeds- 1/2 teaspoon
9. Cardamom- 2
10. Cloves- 2
11. Dried red chilli flakes- 1 teaspoon
12. Asafoetida- a pinch
13. Fenugreek seeds- 1/2 teaspoon
14. Mustard seeds- 1/2 teaspoon
15. Turmeric powder- 1/4 teaspoon
16. Lemon juice- 1 tablespoon
17. Curd- 3/4 cup, beaten
18. Oil- 1 tablespoon
19. Coriander leaves for garnishing
20. Water- 1/4 cup

Method:

1. Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds.
2. When they splutter reduce heat and add ingredients 8-14 and fry for a while.
3. Add the cut onions and saute till golden brown
4. Add the ginger garlic paste and saute till raw smell goes away
5. Add the chicken,green chillies, salt,red chillies, sugar,turmeric powder and fry for 2-3 mins on high flame
6. Add curd and stir well, and let it boil. 
7. Cover and cook for another 10-15 mins till chicken is cooked
8. Add the lime juice,boil for another 3 mins.
9. Add water and stir well.
10. Cook in high flame till the gravy becomes thick.
11. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

Serve with roti/ rice! Adjust the spice levels as desired. Lime juice too can be adjusted to suit demand. Enjoy Achari Murgh!