Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Butter,1 Bay leaf (tej patta),4 Whole Black Peppercorns,1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera),1 Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds,1 Star anise,2 cloves Cloves (Laung),1 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini),2 inch Ginger – finely chopped,2 Green Chilli – slit length ways,6 cloves Garlic – crushed,1 Onion – thinly sliced,1 Tomato – finely chopped,¼ cup Homemade tomato puree,¼ cup Curd (Dahi / Yogurt),1 cup Chicken breasts – cut into strips,2 teaspoons Kasuri Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves),Salt – to taste,2 teaspoons Red Chilli powder,2 teaspoons Tandoori chicken masala – Everest brand,2 teaspoons Cumin powder (Jeera),2 teaspoons Garam masala powder,1 cup Rice – washed,3 1/2 cups Water,Coriander (Dhania) Leaves – finely chopped for garnish,Mint Leaves (Pudina) – finely chopped for garnish
Time in minutes: 35 Servings: 2 Course: One Pot Dish Diet: Non Vegeterian
Instructions: To begin making the One Pot Butter Chicken Khichdi, wash the chicken well, drain and cut into long strips. In a pressure cooker, heat butter on low flame, add in the whole spices including bay leaf, cumin seeds, cardamom, star anise, cloves and cinnamon. Add in the ginger, garlic and green chilies and saute for a few seconds, now add in the sliced onions.Continue to cook the sliced onions until they turn translucent, then add in the chopped tomatoes and tomato puree, cover and cook for a couple of minutes.After a couple of minutes mix in the spices- red chilli powder, tandoori chicken masala, cumin powder, garam masala, and coriander powder. Cover and let it cook for about 2 to 3 minutes.Open the lid,turn the flame to low, add in the yogurt and chicken pieces, and saute this butter chicken mixture. Let it cook for about 3 to 4 minutes.Finally, add the washed and drained rice, water and chopped coriander, mint leaves and close the pressure cooker.Pressure cook the One Pot Butter Chicken Khichdi for 3 whistles and turn off the heat.Allow the pressure to release naturally. Serve the Butter Chicken Khichdi hot along with a dollop of butter or gheeServe this One Pot Butter Chicken Khichdi Recipe with Tomato Onion Tadka Raita and Papad for a special dinner.