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Al Faham Chicken

Al Faham Chicken

  • 45 min
  • medium
  • Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min

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7 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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

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

4 people
  • Fennel Seeds8 tsp
  • Shahi Jeera4 tsp
  • Cumin4 tsp
  • Black Peppercorns3 tsp
  • Green Cardamom1
  • Mace1½
  • Cloves2 grams
  • Cinnamon3 grams
  • Nutmeg1½
  • Curd1/2 cup
  • Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder4 tsp
  • Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
  • Black Pepper Powder4 tsp
  • Garam Masala Powder3 tsp
  • Garlic Powder1/2 tsp
  • MSG1/2 tsp
  • Salt2 tsp
  • Sugar1½ tsp
  • Red Food Colouring1/4 tsp
  • Chicken (Whole)1000 grams
  • Eggs2
  • Vinegar1/4 tsp
  • Milk1 tbsp
  • Garlic4 cloves
  • Oil2 cup
  • Cabbage2 cup
  • Mayonnaise2 tbsp
  • Condensed Milk2 tsp
  • Pineapple (diced)1/4 cup

Contains: milk, egg.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer 1 personAll 4 people
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.

    Fennel SeedsShahi JeeraCuminBlack PeppercornsGreen CardamomMaceClovesCinnamonNutmeg

  2. 2

    Make a marinade with all the measured ingredients

    CurdKashmiri Red Chilli PowderRed Chilli PowderBlack Pepper PowderGaram Masala PowderGarlic PowderMSGSaltSugar

  3. 3

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

    Red Food ColouringChicken (Whole)

  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

    EggsSugarSaltVinegarMilkGarlicOil

  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.

    CabbageMayonnaiseCondensed MilkBlack Pepper PowderSaltPineapple (diced)

  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, 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder, 2 tsp Black Pepper Powder, 4 cloves Garlic, 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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