THE VILLAGE BIRD

(Our Play on Tari Wala Chicken)

THE VILLAGE BIRD

Ingredients: 800g Chicken (bone-in thighs preferred), 2 Large onions (finely diced), 1 tbsp Ginger paste, 1 tbsp Garlic paste, 1.5 tsp Turmeric, 1.5 tsp Chili powder, 2 tsp Coriander powder, 2 Fresh tomatoes (chopped), 400ml Boiling water, 1 tsp Garam Masala...

Ingredients

  • 800g Chicken (bone-in thighs preferred)
  • 2 Large onions (finely diced)
  • 1 tbsp Ginger paste
  • 1 tbsp Garlic paste
  • 1.5 tsp Turmeric
  • 1.5 tsp Chili powder
  • 2 tsp Coriander powder
  • 2 Fresh tomatoes (chopped)
  • 400ml Boiling water
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • Fresh coriander

Cooking Method

  1. The Architect Fry onions for 12 minutes until deep caramel brown.
  2. The Bloom Add dry spices and tomatoes; mash for 5 minutes into a thick, oily paste.
  3. The Sear Add chicken and stir for 5 minutes to seal and coat in spices.
  4. The Simmer Pour in boiling water; simmer covered for 25 minutes until oil floats to the top.
  5. The Final Flourish Stir in Garam Masala and fresh coriander before serving.

Cuisine: Indian

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