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Hunza Zerdig Chicken

We decided to make something new and dedicate it to our beautiful Hunza. Do try this lovely dish, Hunza Zardig Chicken. #HappyCookingToYou #YeHaiHamaraPakistan

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Ingredients:

  • Chicken boneless cubes ½ kg
  • Dhania (Coriander seeds) roasted & crushed 1 tbs
  • Lal mirch powder (Red chilli powder) 1 tsp or to taste
  • Haldee powder (Turmeric powder) ½ tsp
  • Namak (Salt) 1 tsp or to taste
  • Zeera (Cumin seeds) roasted & crushed 1 tsp
  • Adrak lehsan paste (Ginger garlic paste) 1 & ½ tbs
  • Pyaz (Onion) small cubes 1 Cup
  • Aloo (Potato) cubes 1 Cup
  • Tamatar (Tomato) small cubes 1 Cup
  • Hara dhania (Fresh coriander) chopped 2 tbs
  • Hari mirch (Green chillies) 7-8
  • Lemon juice 2 tbs
  • Tez paat (Bay leaves) 2
  • Darchini (Cinnamon stick) 1
  • Badi elaichi (Black cardamom) 1
  • Hari elaichi (Green cardamom) 3
  • Laung (Cloves) 3
  • Sabut kali mirch (Black peppercorns) 8-10
  • Dried red chillies 3
  • Garam masala powder 1 tsp
  • Pani (Water) ½ Cup or as required
  • Apricot oil ½ Cup

Directions:

In bowl,add chicken,coriander seeds,red chilli powder,turmeric powder,salt,cumin seeds,ginger garlic paste,mix well and marinate for 30 minutes.

Add onion,potato,tomato,fresh coriander,green chillies,lemon juice,bay leaves,cinnamon stick,black cardamom,green cardamom,cloves,black peppercorns,dried red chillies,garam masala powder and mix well.

In clay pot,add marinated chicken,water,apricot oil and mix well.

Cover & seal with aluminum foil and cook on burning charcoal for 25-30 minutes.

Recipe By: Seema Hanif

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