Afghani Chicken Korma Kya Hai?
Afghani Chicken Korma ek traditional dish hai jo Afghanistan ki cuisine ka hissa hai. Isme chicken ko creamy yogurt aur nut-based gravy me cook kiya jata hai, jo rich flavors aur smooth texture provide karta hai. Iski khas baat hai iska subtle spice level aur deliciously aromatic flavors.
Ingredients:
- Chicken: 500 grams (cut into pieces)
- Yogurt: 1 cup (plain, thick)
- Onion: 2 large (finely sliced)
- Garlic: 4-5 cloves (finely chopped)
- Ginger: 1-inch piece (grated)
- Green Chilies: 2-3 (finely chopped)
- Cashew Nuts: 10-12 (soaked in warm water)
- Almonds: 10-12 (soaked in warm water)
- Ghee: 3-4 tablespoons (or cooking oil)
- Turmeric Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Red Chili Powder: 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
- Coriander Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Cumin Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Garam Masala: 1 teaspoon
- Cardamom Pods: 4-5
- Cloves: 4-5
- Cinnamon Stick: 1-inch piece
- Bay Leaf: 1
- Salt: to taste
- Fresh Coriander: for garnish
- Water: as needed
Preparation:
Nuts Paste Banaayein:
- Cashew nuts aur almonds ko paani me soak karne ke baad, inhe ek smooth paste me grind kar lein. Yeh paste korma ko creamy aur rich banayega.
Chicken Ko Marinate Karein:
- Chicken pieces ko yogurt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, aur thoda salt ke saath mix kar ke marinate kar lein. Isse chicken tender aur flavorful ho jayega. Marination ke liye chicken ko kam se kam 30 minutes ke liye fridge me rakhein.
Onion, Garlic, Aur Ginger Ka Tadka:
- Ek heavy-bottomed pan ya kadhai me ghee garam karein. Isme cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick, aur bay leaf daalein. Thodi der tak fry karne ke baad, sliced onions daal kar golden brown hone tak bhunein.
- Ab garlic aur ginger daalein aur 1-2 minutes tak sauté karein.
Chicken Ko Cook Karein:
- Marinated chicken ko pan me daal kar achhe se mix karein. Chicken ko high flame par 5-7 minutes ke liye cook karein taaki woh sear ho jaye aur color change ho jaye.
Masale Aur Nuts Paste Add Karein:
- Ab isme coriander powder, cumin powder, aur garam masala daalein. Acchi tarah se mix karein.
- Nuts paste ko bhi pan me daal kar mix karein. Yeh paste dish ko creamy aur nutty flavor provide karega.
Simmer Aur Cook Karein:
- Thoda paani daal kar, pan ko dhak kar medium flame par 20-25 minutes ke liye cook karein, ya jab tak chicken tender aur gravy thick na ho jaye. Agar gravy thodi zyada thick lagti hai, toh thoda aur paani add kar sakte hain.
Final Touch Aur Garnish:
- Korma ko taste karke salt adjust karein aur agar zaroorat ho toh thoda aur garam masala bhi add kar sakte hain. Fresh coriander se garnish karein.
Serve Karne Ka Tarika:
Afghani Chicken Korma ko garam-garam naan, paratha, ya steamed rice ke saath serve karein. Iske saath cucumber raita ya salad bhi acha lagega. Yeh dish rich aur creamy hai, jo special occasions aur gatherings ke liye perfect hai.
Toh, aaj hi Afghani Chicken Korma banayein aur apne family aur friends ko ek rich aur flavorful meal ka maza chakhayein. Happy cooking!
