🍗 Chicken Dishes

Achar (Pickle) Chicken

Achar is another word for pickle, often used in various South Asian cuisine. This flavourful pickle chicken curry uses homemade achar masala and yogurt for a tangy, aromatic dish. Can also be made with meat.

Prep: 15 minutes🔥Cook: 45 minutes🍽️Serves: 6-8
Achar (Pickle) Chicken

Ingredients

  • 2 baby chickens, cut into small pieces
  • 2 medium-sized onions, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes
  • Salt to taste
  • 4 teaspoons homemade achar (pickle) masala
  • 1/2 cup yogurt
  • Chopped green coriander for garnish

Method

  1. 1

    In a pot, add chopped onions, oil and tomatoes and cook on low heat. Add salt to taste.

  2. 2

    Once the onions and tomatoes are tender, add the achar masala and yogurt. Mix well.

  3. 3

    Add the chicken to the pot and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, allowing the flavours to combine.

  4. 4

    Pour in half a cup of water and continue cooking on low heat for about 15 to 20 minutes covered or until the chicken is tender.

  5. 5

    Garnish the curry with chopped green coriander.

  6. 6

    Serve the achar chicken curry with rice, bread, naans, chapatis, or any other preferred accompaniments.

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