Description
Try the delicious Assamese black sesame chicken curry recipe from Assam and experience the perfect blend of nutty, smoky flavors.
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Ingredients
500gramschicken, preferably chicken thighs, cut into 2 inch pieces
50gramsblack sesame seeds, kala til, â…“ Cup
2tablespoonsmustard oil, + 1 teaspoon extra for the end which is optional
3bay leaves
4whole dried red chillies
1large onion, thinly sliced, approx â…” cup or 100 grams
4green chillies, slit lengthwise
2 ½inchesginger, finely chopped
13-15whole garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
¼teaspoonturmeric powder
1teaspoonred Chilli powder
½teaspoonjeera powder, cumin powder
¼teaspoonhomemade garam masala, use ½ teaspoon if using store bought
1teaspoonsalt
½cupwater
1teaspoonlime juice
Instructions
Marinade cleaned 500 grams chicken with ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder & ½ tsp teaspoon salt for 10 minutes while you prep everything else.
500 grams chicken, 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- Toast black sesame seeds for 3 minutes on a low flame till fragrant. Cool and then grind to a fine powder and set aside.
50 grams black sesame seeds
- Saute Aromatics – Heat mustard oil on high heat in a deep pan until it smokes. Turn off the flame for 2 minutes to cool it down slightly or the whole spices will burn. Turn the flame back on and add bay leaves & red chillies & fry for a minute. Then add sliced onions & fry for 6-7 minutes until the onions turn golden brown. Add ginger, garlic & green chillies & fry for another 2 minutes.
2 tablespoons mustard oil, 3 bay leaves, 4 whole dried red chillies, 1 large onion, 4 green chillies, 13-15 whole garlic cloves, 2 ½ inches ginger
- Cook chicken – Add marinated chicken to this and fry on high heat for 2-3 minutes until the chicken turns pink. Add all the dry spice powders & ½ tsp salt and fry for another minute. Add the toasted and ground black sesame powder & toss until chicken is well coated with all the spices – about a minute.
1 teaspoon red Chilli powder, ½ teaspoon jeera powder, ¼ teaspoon homemade garam masala, 1 teaspoon salt
- Gravy – Add warm water to the pan, cover with a lid and cook until the chicken is tender for about 20-25 minutes. Pour lime juice and mustard oil (if using) on top, give it a quick mix and serve!
½ cup water, 1 teaspoon lime juice
Notes
- Black sesame seeds need a maximum of 3 minutes for toasting on low flame. Do not toast it too much or they might turn bitter.
Left-overs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This recipe works really well with pork too. Use ½ kg pork, with some fat. The cooking time will change for pork – pressure cook for 15-20 minutes.
- I strongly recommend using mustard oil for this recipe as it adds smokiness and a distinct flavour to the dish. Alternatively, you may use any neutral flavoured oil.
Nutrition
Calories: 309kcal, Carbohydrates: 14g, Protein: 15g, Fat: 23g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Monounsaturated Fat: 10g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 45mg, Sodium: 789mg, Potassium: 298mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 376IU, Vitamin C: 12mg, Calcium: 160mg, Iron: 3mg
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