Chicken with Aromatic Sauce

Name: Chicken with Aromatic Sauce (Masaledaar Kukhuraa)
Cuisine: Nepali
Ingredients: 2 or 3 green onions (white and pale green parts), cut into ¼-inch pieces; ½ cup finely chopped cilantro; 1 (3- to 3½-pound) chicken, skinned and cut into 8 to 10 pieces; 1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste; ½ teaspoon ground turmeric; ¼ cup vegetable oil plus 2 tablespoons; 4 large onions, 3 coarsely chopped (about 3 cups) and 1 halved lengthwise and thinly sliced; 4 fresh hot green chilies, split lengthwise; 1½ tablespoons peeled and coarsely chopped fresh ginger; 4 medium cloves garlic, coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1½ teaspoons ground cumin; ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 3 medium tomatoes, finely chopped (about 3 cups); 1 cup plain yogurt, stirred; 1½ teaspoons fragrant garam masalaa

Masaledaar Kukhuraa

Preparation info

Makes
4 to 6
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Food and Flavours from Nepal

By Jyoti Pathak

Published 2023

About

This is a slightly more elaborate dish than the preceding chicken recipes as it is cooked in a spicy, seasoned yogurt sauce. This recipe can be prepared one day in advance and reheated on the stovetop by gently simmering until it is heated through. Serve this chicken with buttered rice, warm bread, vegetables, and pickles.

Ingredients

1 (3- to 3½-pound) chicken, skinned and cut into 8 to 10 pieces
1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste

Asia
Nepal
Main course
Gluten-free

Method

Rinse the chicken pieces well under cold water and drain. Prick with a fork or a sharp knife and place in a large bowl. With your hands, rub the chicken with the salt and turmeric and set aside in the refrigerator.

Heat ¼ cup of the oil in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. When hot, but n