Chicken Keema Bhurji | Indian Spiced Scrambled Chicken
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Recipe type: Snack
Cuisine: Indian
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Serves: 4 Servings
 
Ingredients
  • Chicken keema – 300 gms
  • Onion – 2, medium, finely chopped
  • Garlic – 7-8 cloves, minced and 2-3 cloves, whole
  • Ginger paste – 1 tsp
  • Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
  • Red chili powder – ½ tsp
  • Garam masala – ½ tsp
  • Green chili – 1, chopped
  • Tomato – 1, finely chopped
  • Fresh coriander leaves – 1 cup, chopped
  • Oil for frying
  • Salt to taste
Instructions
  1. Marinade the chicken mince with ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon of turmeric and keep aside.
  2. Heat oil in a wok. When hot, add 2-3 whole garlic cloves and saute for a minute on medium-low flame.
  3. Add the chopped onion and green chili. Saute on medium heat for 5-7 mins until the onion turns translucent.
  4. Add ginger paste and minced garlic and keep cooking for a couple of minutes.
  5. When the onion is golden brown, add the chopped tomato and cook on medium to high heat. Saute until the pulp of tomato is dried up.
  6. Add the chicken mince now and keep sauteeing till the chicken is tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  7. Now add the spices – turmeric powder, red chili powder and garam masala. Splash a handful of water so that the spices don't burn. Add salt to taste and mix well.
  8. Cover it for 5-10 minutes till the chicken is completely cooked. Uncover and add freshly chopped coriander leaves. Mix well.
  9. Check the tenderness of the chicken, it should be completely opaque and cooked through. Drizzle a few drops of lemon juice and serve your chicken keema bhurji immediately. Enjoy!
Recipe by Flavor Quotient at https://www.flavorquotient.com/2012/07/chicken-keema-bhurji/