How long does Achari Chicken Masala take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Achari Chicken Masala serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Achari Chicken Masala spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Achari Chicken Masala?

500 grams Chicken Boneless Cubes, 2 tbsp Achari Pickle, ½ tbsp Garam Masala Powder, ½ cup Hung Curd, 30 ml Lemon Juice, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic & Green Chilli Paste, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Achari Chicken Masala?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Achari Chicken Masala?

About 596 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Achari Chicken Masala

Name: Achari Chicken Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 500 grams Chicken Boneless Cubes; ½ cup Hung Curd; 30 ml Lemon Juice; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 2 tsp Coriander Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tbsp Garam Masala Powder; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic & Green Chilli Paste; ½ tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Achari Pickle; 2 tsp Kasuri Methi; ¼ tsp Chaat Masala Powder; 1 tsp Ghee; 1 Charcoal; 1 tbsp Ghee; 2 tbsp Oil; 2 Cinnamon; 5 Green Cardamom; 5 Cloves; 3 Onion, Chopped; 3 Tomato, Chopped; ¾ cup Water; ¼ tsp Salt; ¼ cup Fresh Cream; For Garnish Coriander Leaves

45 min
medium
Serves 3

Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min

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Also known as achari chicken · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Chutneys, Podis & Pickles

Curries & Gravies Chutneys, Podis & Pickles High protein

Achari chicken masala: chicken marinated in hung curd and achari pickle, smoked with charcoal. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 45 minutes plus marinating, with video.

High protein

Good for: Bakrid, Party

Ingredients

24 items

3 people

Chicken Boneless Cubes500 grams
Hung Curd½ cup
Lemon Juice30 ml
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Coriander Powder2 tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tbsp
Ginger Garlic & Green Chilli Paste1 tbsp
Salt¾ tsp
Achari Pickle2 tbsp
Kasuri Methi2 tsp
Chaat Masala Powder¼ tsp
Ghee1 tsp
Charcoal1
Ghee1 tbsp
Oil2 tbsp
Cinnamon2
Green Cardamom5
Cloves5
Onion, Chopped3
Tomato, Chopped3
Water¾ cup
Fresh Cream¼ cup
Coriander LeavesFor Garnish

Cooking for someone with an allergy? Read every ingredient above. We have not finished checking allergens on this recipe.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	596kcal	1788kcal
Protein	46g	138g
Carbohydrate	28g	83g
Fat	34g	101g
Fibre	7.7g	23g
Sugar	9.7g	29g

Cookd masalas for chicken boneless cubes

Method

1
Marinate the chicken with the ingredients listed for marination. Mix well till all the ingredients combine evenly. Marinate the chicken for 1 hour.
Chicken Boneless CubesHung CurdLemon JuiceRed Chilli PowderCoriander PowderTurmeric PowderGaram Masala PowderGinger Garlic & Green Chilli PasteSaltAchari PickleKasuri MethiChaat Masala PowderGhee
2
Heat a piece of coal, put it in a small bowl and place it on top of the chicken. Add a spoon of ghee to the coal and cover the bowl immediately. Let the chicken smoke for 5-7 minutes.
CharcoalGhee
3
Heat a pan, add oil and ghee, add cinnamon, cardamom and cloves. Let it crackle.
OilCinnamonGreen CardamomCloves
4
Add onions and saute till it turns golden brown.
Onion
5
Add the tomatoes and cook it till it is mushy.
Tomato
6
Add the marinated chicken and cook it with the onions and tomatoes for 5 minutes.
7
Add water if necessary. Mix well
WaterSalt
8
Cover and cook the chicken on a low flame for 10 minutes. Finish it with a little fresh cream. Serve it hot with rice/roti.
Fresh CreamCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Achari Chicken Masala take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Achari Chicken Masala serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Achari Chicken Masala vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Achari Chicken Masala spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Achari Chicken Masala?: 500 grams Chicken Boneless Cubes, 2 tbsp Achari Pickle, ½ tbsp Garam Masala Powder, ½ cup Hung Curd, 30 ml Lemon Juice, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic & Green Chilli Paste, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Achari Chicken Masala?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Achari Chicken Masala?: About 596 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.