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Al Faham Chicken

Also known as Al Faham Chicken · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kebabs, Tikkas & Grills

Curries & GraviesKebabs, Tikkas & GrillsGluten-free

Total45 min
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Serves4
Per serving1665 cal
Spicemedium
Al Faham Chicken

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A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

Al faham chicken: whole chicken in a curd and garam masala marinade, cooked on a salt bed in a pot. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 45 minutes plus marinating, video.

Ingredients

29 items
Cooking for4 servings
  • Chicken (Whole)Chicken (Whole)1000 grams
  • MSGMSG1/2 tsp
  • SaltSalt2 tsp
  • SugarSugar1.5 tsp
  • MilkMilk1 tbsp
  • VinegarVinegar1/4 tsp
  • GarlicGarlic4 cloves
  • Shahi JeeraShahi Jeera4 tsp
  • CuminCumin4 tsp
  • Black PeppercornsBlack Peppercorns3 tsp
  • Green CardamomGreen Cardamom1
  • MaceMace1.5
  • Fennel SeedsFennel Seeds8 tsp
  • ClovesCloves2 grams
  • CinnamonCinnamon3 grams
  • CurdCurd1/2 cup
  • Condensed MilkCondensed Milk2 tsp
  • MayonnaiseMayonnaise2 tbsp
  • Pineapple (diced)Pineapple (diced)1/4 cup
  • Red Chilli PowderRed Chilli Powder2 tsp
  • Black Pepper PowderBlack Pepper Powder4 tsp
  • Garlic PowderGarlic Powder1/2 tsp
  • EggsEggs2
  • Sunflower OilSunflower Oil2 cup
  • NutmegNutmeg1.5
  • Kashmiri Red Chilli PowderKashmiri Red Chilli Powder4 tsp
  • Red Food ColouringRed Food Colouring1/4 tsp
  • Garam Masala PowderGaram Masala Powder3 tsp
  • CabbageCabbage2 cup

Contains: milk, egg.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 4
Energy1665kcal6660kcal
Protein60g240g
Carbohydrate23g91g
Fat150g602g
Fibre7.4g30g
Sugar8.8g35g

Cookd masalas for chicken (whole)

Method

  1. 1

    Roast the spices for the Garam Masala. Blend it and keep it aside.

    Shahi JeeraCuminBlack PeppercornsGreen CardamomMaceFennel SeedsClovesCinnamonNutmeg

  2. 2

    Make a marinade with all the measured ingredients

    MSGSaltSugarCurdRed Chilli PowderBlack Pepper PowderGarlic PowderKashmiri Red Chilli PowderGaram Masala Powder

  3. 3

    Add the chicken and marinate well. Rest it for half an hour

    Chicken (Whole)Red Food Colouring

  4. 4

    In a blender add eggs, sugar, salt, vinegar, milk, garlic and half the amount of oil. Add the oil gradually until the correct consistency

    MilkVinegarGarlicEggsSaltSugarSunflower Oil

  5. 5

    Thinly slice the red cabbage. Add mayonnaise, milk maid, sugar, white pepper, black pepper and salt. Mix it well and top it off with chopped pineapple.

    Condensed MilkMayonnaisePineapple (diced)CabbageBlack Pepper PowderSalt

  6. 6

    Add salt to the base of your cooker/pot and create an elevation. Preheat the pot for 15 minutes

  7. 7

    Now place the chicken inside the pot and cook it for 15 minutes both sides. Serve it hot with a bread

Before you start

How long does Al Faham Chicken take?
45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Al Faham Chicken serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Al Faham Chicken vegetarian?
No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Al Faham Chicken 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 Al Faham Chicken?
1000 grams Chicken (Whole), 1/2 cup Curd, 4 cloves Garlic, 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder, 2 tsp Black Pepper Powder, 2 grams Cloves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Al Faham Chicken?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Al Faham Chicken?
About 1665 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

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    Neethu JohnsJanuary 2025

    can u tell me the temperature and timing for otg?

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