Warm your heart and soul with a bowl of Degi Chicken Daleem, a comforting and flavorful blend that’s perfect for any occasion. #HappyCookingToYou #foodfusion #digitalammi #daleemrecipe
Ingredients:
-Gandum (Wheat) 1 Cup (soaked overnight)
-Jau (Barley) 1 Cup (soaked overnight)
-Chana daal (Split bengal gram) ¾ Cup (soaked overnight)
-Masoor daal (Red lentil) ½ Cup (soaked overnight)
-Mash daal (White lentil) ¼ Cup (soaked overnight)
-Moong daal (Yellow lentil) ½ Cup (soaked overnight)
-Chawal (Rice) tota ¼ Cup (soaked overnight)
-Water 3-4 litres or as required
-Cooking oil ½ Cup
-Darchini (Cinnamon sticks) 2-3
-Sabut kali mirch (Black peppercorns) ¼ tsp
-Tez patta (Bay leaves) 2
-Pyaz (Onion) sliced 3 medium
-Boneless chicken large pieces 750g
-Hari mirch (Green chilli) paste 1 & ½ tbs
-Adrak lehsan paste (Ginger garlic paste) 1 & ½ tbs
-Lal mirch powder (Red chilli powder) 1 & ½ tbs or to taste
-Dhania powder (Coriander powder) 1 tbs
-Himalayan pink salt 2 tsp or to taste
-Haldi powder (Turmeric powder) ½ tbs
-Zeera powder (Cumin powder) ½ tbs
-Garam masala powder 1 tsp
-Javitri powder (Mace powder) ½ tsp
-Jaifil powder (Nutmeg powder) ¼ tsp
-Elaichi powder (Cardamom powder) ½ tsp
-Dahi (Yogurt) whisked 1 Cup
-Water 3 Cups
-Hot water 1 & ½ Cup or as required
Prepare Tarka:
-Cooking oil ½ Cup
-Pyaz (Onion) sliced 1 medium
-Hara dhania (Fresh coriander) chopped
-Pyaz (Onion) fried
-Adrak (Ginger) julienne
-Hari mirch (Green chilli) sliced
-Chaat masala
Directions:
-In a cauldron,add wheat,barley,split bengal gram,red lentil,white lentil,yellow lentil,rice,water & bring it to boil.
-Remove scum,cover & cook on low flame until tender (approx. 2-3 hours).
-Check in between & add hot water,if required.
-In a pot,add cooking oil,cinnamon sticks,black peppercorns,bay leaves,onion,mix well & fry until light golden.
-Add chicken,green chilli paste,ginger garlic paste,mix well & cook on medium flame for 4-5 minutes.
-Add red chilli powder,coriander powder,pink salt,turmeric powder,cumin powder,garam masala powder, mace powder,nutmeg powder,cardamom powder,mix well & cook on medium flame for 2-3 minutes.
-Add yogurt & mix well.
-Add water,mix well & bring it to boil,cover & cook on low flame until chicken is tender (40-45 minutes).
-Remove & discard bay leaves & cinnamon sticks.
-Turn off the flame,mash well & set aside.
-Mash lentil mixture with the help of wooden masher for 15-20 minutes.
-Add mashed chicken with gravy,mix well & mash again with the help of wooden masher & cook on low flame for 30 minutes.
-Add hot water,mix well & cook on low flame for 4-5 minutes.
Prepare Tarka:
-In a saucepan,add cooking oil & heat it.
-Add onion & fry until golden.
-Now add prepared tarka in daleem & mix well.
-Garnish with fresh coriander,fried onion,ginger,green chilli,chaat masala & serve!
