GREEN MASALA CHICKEN
One of the first things I learned about Dr. Jyotsna Mhatre, my mother-in-law and a psychiatrist from Mumbai who moved to the United States in 1974, was that she is an astonishingly good cook. The first time I went to her house, she put out a giant platter of herbaceous lamb kebabs with chutneys for dipping. The platter was meant to be overgenerous and welcoming, but my cousin and I gobbled up every single bite. Dr. Mhatre, whom I call Aai (Marathi for mother), came up with this quick, saucy stir-fry inspired by the bright flavors of kharouni, a sour-spicy-sweet shrimp and unripe mango dish she grew up eating. Many Indian American home cooks use jarred ginger and garlic pastes because they're convenient, and they incorporate nicely for a smooth sauce. You can find them, as well the chutneys called for here, at any South Asian market, as well as online. Marinating tenderizes the chicken and rounds out the flavors, but it's entirely optional. Aai sometimes swaps in peeled shrimp for the chicken, and tofu or chickpeas work well as vegetarian options.
Provided by Sarah DiGregorio
Categories poultry, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, stir together the chicken, chutneys, garlic and ginger pastes, and yogurt. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the oil and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Proceed right away, or cover and marinate in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- Add the remaining 3 tablespoons oil to a large, 12-inch lidded skillet. Warm the oil, uncovered, over high heat until shimmering, then decrease the heat to medium-high and add the chopped onion and garlic. Season with a pinch of salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, put the lid on the skillet and cook for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion has gone from translucent to lightly golden, shrunken and soft.
- Return the heat to medium-high, scrape in the chicken along with all the marinade, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes. Put the lid back on, and cook for 2 more minutes. Uncover the skillet; the chicken should be just about cooked through and the sauce bubbling and thick. Cook for 2 to 4 more minutes to thicken the sauce (it shouldn't be soupy), but be careful not to overcook the chicken.
- Serve over rice or other whole grains, or with flatbread like chapati on the side.
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Nazar Mohmmad
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the green masala was flavorful and delicious. I served it with rice and vegetables and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.
Munawar Ali
[email protected]I made this dish for dinner last night and it was fantastic! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the green masala was flavorful and delicious. I served it with rice and vegetables and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this dish agai
Insan Islam
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the chicken turns out delicious. The green masala is flavorful and the chicken is tender and juicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy chicken dish.
Shivaraj Paudel
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the green masala is flavorful and delicious. I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Amro Zalloum
[email protected]This recipe is amazing! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the green masala was flavorful and delicious. I served it with rice and vegetables and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.
Jackie Speaks
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the green masala was flavorful and delicious. I served it with rice and vegetables and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Fatima Saeed
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of green masala, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the green masala was flavorful and delicious. I served it with rice and vegetables and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making
Armanali Armanali
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the green masala was flavorful and delicious. I served it with rice and vegetables and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.
Sophie G
[email protected]I made this dish for dinner last night and it was fantastic! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the green masala was flavorful and delicious. I served it with rice and vegetables and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this dish agai
aiman awan
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out delicious. The green masala was flavorful and the chicken was tender and juicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy chicken dish.
Eiam Hasan
[email protected]I love this recipe! The green masala is so flavorful and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Riane Gaffey
[email protected]This is a great recipe! The chicken was so tender and flavorful. The green masala was also very tasty. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Susan Herrera
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out great. The green masala was delicious and the chicken was tender and juicy. I served it with rice and vegetables and it was a perfect meal. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Shiva Bahadur
[email protected]This chicken dish was amazing! The green masala was so flavorful and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Kabba Damba
[email protected]I'm always looking for new chicken recipes to try, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. The green masala was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-
Tankard of OJ
[email protected]I made this dish for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the green masala and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.
haider Toy
[email protected]This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The green masala is so flavorful and the chicken is always tender and juicy. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and eas
Kabita Parajuli
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of green masala, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did because it was really good! The green masala was flavorful and not too spicy, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
HD Rifat
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out great. The green masala was delicious and the chicken was tender and juicy. I served it with rice and vegetables and it was a perfect meal.
Bikey Dev
[email protected]This chicken dish was a hit with my family! The green masala was flavorful and aromatic, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make chicken dish.