Achar Gosht

Achar Gosht is a very popular dish in Pakistan and India. It's pickled flavor make this dish different from other curry's. Different versions of achar gosht can be made but the main spices to make this dish is nigella seed (kalunji), fenugreek seeds (meethi dana) and cumin (zeera).The recipe is inspired by my mom and its super easy.

Ingredients:

1. Chicken: 1 kg.
2. Yogurt: 1/2 kg.
3. Tomato Paste: 2 cups.
4. Cooking oil:1 cup
5. Red chili powder: 2 tbsp
6. Salt: to taste
7. Nigella seed (Kalunji) : 2 tbsp
8. Fenugreek seed (meethi dana) :  1 tbsp
9. Turmeric (haldi ): 1 tsp.
10. Cumin (zeera):2 tbsp.
11. White vinegar: 3 tsbp
12. Green chili: 3-4

Method:

1. In a small sauce pan boil the tomato paste until no water is left in it.
2. Now take a bowl add yogurt, oil, vinegar, and all the spices ( red chili powder, salt, nigella seed, fenugreek seed, cumin and turmeric powder).
3. Mix well all the ingredients.
4. Now add the chicken into the mixture, mix well and marinate it for about 30 minutes.
5. After 30 minutes, put the marinated chicken in a cooking pan and let it cook on high flame for 15 minutes.
6. When it starts to boil turn the flame on medium-low.
7. Add the tomato paste in chicken and let it cook for another 25 minutes on low flame.
8. Now turn the flame off and add the green chillies.
9. Garnish with ginger and lemon.
10. Chicken achar gosht is ready to serve.

 

BON APPETIT ;)