Red Chicken Chana Boti (Spicy & Dhaba-Style)
Key Products @ Picante Tandoori Masala @ Picante Paprika Powder @ Picante Smoked Paprika Powder @ Picante Cayenne Pepper Powder
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4):
🍗 Main:
- 500g boneless chicken (cubes)
- 1 cup boiled chickpeas (chana)
- 2 tbsp oil or ghee
🌶 Masala Base:
- 1 large onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 2 tomatoes (pureed) or 1 cup tomato puree
- 1 tbsp Picante Cayenne Pepper Powder (adjust heat)
- 1 tsp Picante Paprika Powder (for color)
- 2 tbsp Picante Tandoori Masala
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp thick yogurt (optional, for richness)
🌿 Garnish:
- Fresh coriander
- Ginger juliennes
- Green chillies (optional)
1️⃣ Sauté the Base
- Heat oil in a heavy pan.
- Add chopped onions and cook until golden.
- Add ginger-garlic paste; sauté until fragrant.
2️⃣ Add Masala
- Add tomato puree.
- Cook until oil separates.
- Add Picante Tandoori Masala, Cayenne Powder, Paprika Powder, and salt.
- Cook 3–4 minutes until thick and deep red.
3️⃣ Cook Chicken
- Add chicken cubes.
- Cook on medium heat 8–10 minutes.
- Stir occasionally until chicken is nearly done.
4️⃣ Add Chickpeas
- Add boiled chana.
- Mix well and cook 5–7 minutes.
- Add yogurt if using.
- Finish with lemon juice.
🔥 Optional Smoky Finish (Restaurant Trick): Add 1 tsp of Picante Smoked Paprika into Marination
🌟 Pro Tips:
- For extra red color, use Picante Paprika Powder.
- For gravy version, add ½ cup hot water.
- For dry boti style, cook until masala coats chicken thickly.
🍽 Serving Suggestions:
- Serve with naan, roti, or tandoori paratha.
- Pair with jeera rice.
- Add sliced onions & lemon wedges.
