Chicken Nizami
Chicken Nizami is a rich, creamy dish made from cubed chicken with cashew nuts, cream and spices. It is said that this dish is a delicacy that comes from the lands of Nizams. It contains mildly spiced gravy and is a scrumptious dish perfect for family dinners served with naan, rice or roti.
Ingredients
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- Chicken boneless, cubes1 kilogram
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- Peppercorn½ teaspoon
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- Cashew nuts, chopped½ cup
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- Poppy seeds½ teaspoon
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- Saltto taste
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- Turmeric powder½ teaspoon
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- Kashmiri chili2 – 3
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- Ghee½ cup
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- Onion, sliced1 – 2
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- Bay leaf1
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- Cloves½ teaspoon
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- Cinnamon½ stick
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- Ginger paste1 teaspoon
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- Garlic paste1 teaspoon
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- Yogurt½ cup
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- Red chilli powder1 teaspoon
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- Coconut milk cream¼ cup
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- Fresh cream1 cup
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- Green chiliesfor garnish
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- Freshly chopped corianderfor garnish
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- Naanfor serving
Preparation
- Combine peppercorn, cashew nuts, poppy seeds, salt to taste, turmeric powder, and Kashmiri red chilies together in a grinder and grind into a coarse powder.
- Heat ghee in a medium-sized pot and saute sliced onions until translucent.
- Add the bay leaf, cloves, and cinnamon stick. Mix well until an aroma rises.
- Add cubed chicken and stir.
- Add ginger garlic paste and mix well.
- Add blended masala and stir well into the chicken.
- Add the whipped yogurt, mix well, cover the lid, and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Add the red chili powder and stir.
- Add the coconut milk cream and stir well.
- Then add fresh cream and mix well.
- Garnish with freshly chopped coriander and chilies. Serve alongside naans.
- Enjoy! Please give us your feedback in the comments below.
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