ASSAMESE CUISINE: CHICKEN WITH SESAME SEEDS
Assam is a state in India with a very distinct cuisine. The uniqueness of Assamese cuisine lies in its extensive use of herbs, greens and pulses. A single food item can be cooked with various greens, herbs or pulses. For example, there are more than 20 ways to cook chicken in Assamese cuisine. Each herb or pulses has their own medicinal qualities and hence enhance the food value and taste of the particular dish. Poultry and fish items are staple in cuisines of India's north east and there are numerous recipes of chicken cooked with various ingredients. Today's recipe is such a chicken dish cooked with minimal spices and sesame seeds. It is to be noted that this recipe is an easy recipe and can be cooked ahead in batches to serve a large number of guests. The ingredients are easily available and the preparation time is very minimal. Here is the recipe
Provided by mywritingmyworld
Categories Chicken
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Wash the chicken.
- Heat a deep bottomed vessel and put the oil.
- saute the onions and chillies till they turn golden brown.
- Add the chickens.
- Add salt and turmeric according to taste.
- Saute and cover with the lid.
- Keep the heat minimum.
- After 5 minutes, add the cumin powder and ginger garlic paste.
- Mix well and cover with the lid again.
- Cook for 15 minutes or till the chicken is almost done on low heat.
- Stir occasionally.
- Meanwhile, make paste of the soaked sesame seeds.
- As the chicken is almost done, add the sesame paste and mix well.
- Add One glass of water and bring it to boil.
- Cover with the lid.
- Cook till the water dries up.
- Adjust the salt and voila! Your exotic chicken dish is ready.
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Taraji Williams
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a delicious and easy way to make chicken.
Munawar Iqbal
[email protected]This dish is a great way to change up your usual chicken routine. It's also a great way to impress your friends and family.
Idi Wachiba
[email protected]I love that this recipe can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.
Heather Hayford
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to add some Asian flavor to your meals. It's also a healthy and delicious way to get your protein.
Shipu Kamal
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great weeknight meal that I can have on the table in under 30 minutes.
Asikafo Aamant3m
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Rafael Solis
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I loved this dish. The sesame seeds and the sauce made all the difference.
Rosayb Morales
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are delicious. I love that I can use different types of vegetables in the dish, which makes it a versatile recipe.
Muhammad israil
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I've already had several requests for the recipe.
Nikkiel Chetty
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is always flavorful. I love that it's a one-pan dish, which makes cleanup a breeze.
Masilo Kganakga
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were impressive. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy chicken dish.
Areeb shah
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of sesame seeds, but they really made this dish. The combination of flavors was amazing.
Alaii Fskg
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. It was so tender and moist, and the sauce was delicious. My family loved it!
Cherry Quintanilla
[email protected]This dish was an absolute delight! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the sesame seeds added a wonderful nutty flavor. I'll definitely be making this again soon.