Chicken Zafrani
Chicken zafrani is a rich and aromatic dish that pays homage to the culinary traditions of the Indian subcontinent. Infused with the luxurious touch of saffron.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 40 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 800 g Chicken
- 1 Onion (Finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
- 100 g Yoghurt
- 50 ml Oil
- 1/2 tsp Saffron Strands
- 3-4 Cardamom Pods
- 1 Cinnamon Stick
- 4-5 Cloves
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric
- 1 tsp Chilli Powder
- Salt (Adjust to taste)
- Coriander (Chopped (for garnish))
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, soak the saffron strands in 2 tbsp of warm water. Set it aside to infuse.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well to form a marinade.
- 3
Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- 4
In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat the cooking oil or ghee over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until it turns golden brown.
- 5
Add the green cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, and cloves to the pan. Sauté for another minute to release their flavours.
- 6
Add the marinated chicken along with the marinade to the pan. Cook on medium-high heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 7
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let the chicken simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until it's cooked through and tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 8
While the chicken is cooking, add the soaked saffron (along with the water it was soaked in) to the pan. Mix gently to distribute the saffron colour and flavour.
- 9
Once the chicken is cooked, check for seasoning and adjust salt and spice levels if needed.
- 10
Garnish the Chicken Zafrani with chopped cilantro leaves.
- 11
Serve the Chicken Zafrani hot with naan, rice, or your choice of bread.