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How To make Chicken Salna? | Instant Chicken Salna Recipe
Chicken Salna is a popular South Indian dish that is loved by people all around the world. It is a spicy and tangy chicken curry that is perfect for those who love spicy food. This recipe is easy to make and is perfect for any occasion.
Here is a breakfast recipe that is easy to prepare and delicious to eat.
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 500g of boneless chicken cut into small pieces
- 1 tbsp of ginger garlic paste
- 1 tsp of red chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp of cumin powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp of oil
For the salna:
- 2 onions finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes finely chopped
- 1 tbsp of ginger garlic paste
- 1 tsp of red chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp of cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp of coriander powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp of oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 green cardamoms
- 2 cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 star anise
- 1 tsp of fennel seeds
- 1 tsp of black peppercorns
- 2 tbsp of coriander leaves finely chopped
For the garnish:
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- 1/4 cup of mint leaves
- 1/4 cup of coriander leaves
- 2 green chillies
- 1 tsp of lemon juice
Instructions:
- In a bowl, marinate the chicken with ginger garlic paste, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, and salt. Mix well and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
- In a pan, heat oil and add the marinated chicken. Fry until the chicken turns golden brown. Once done, remove the chicken from the pan and keep it aside.
- In the same pan, add oil and bay leaf, green cardamom, cloves, cinnamon stick, star anise, fennel seeds, and black peppercorns. Saute for a few seconds.
- Add onions and ginger garlic paste. Fry until the onions turn translucent
- Add the chopped tomatoes, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes are soft.
- Add the fried chicken to the pan and mix well.
- Add water to the pan and let it cook for 15-20 minutes on low heat. Stir occasionally.
- Once the chicken is cooked, add the chopped coriander leaves and mix well.
- In a blender, add mint leaves, coriander leaves, green chillies, and lemon juice. Blend until it becomes a smooth paste.
- Add the blended paste to the chicken salna and mix well.
- Cook for a few more minutes until the salna becomes thick.
- Serve hot with steamed rice, parathas, or rotis.
Tips
- You can adjust the amount of red chilli powder and green chillies according to your preference.
- You can add more water if you want a thinner consistency.
- You can add vegetables like potatoes, carrots, or peas to make it more nutritious.
- You can use bone-in chicken pieces instead of boneless chicken.
Conclusion
Chicken Salna is a delicious and spicy curry that is perfect for any occasion. This recipe is easy to make and can be customized according to your preference. It is perfect for those who love spicy food