RECIPES OF PAKISTAN

Ingredients

1 tsp

1 kg

4 medium

3 cloves

2 1/2 cm

2 tbsp

2

1/2 tsp

50 gm

3 tbsp

4

2 1/2 cm

2

4 tbsp

450 ml

1 tbsp

1. Soak the poppy seeds in a little hot water for 15 minutes then drain thoroughly
2. Thinly slice two of the onions and reserve
3. Chop the remaining onions and process with the garlic, ginger, coconut, poppy seeds, green chillies, turmeric and half the coriander leaves until they form a smooth paste
4. Coarsely chop the remaining coriander leaves
5. Heat the ghee in a heavy based saucepan
6. Add the cloves, cinnamon, cardamoms, nutmeg and salt
7. Stir-fry the spices for 2 to 3 minutes then add the sliced onion
8. Continue to stir-fry until the onion is golden brown, then add the paste and cook for a few more minutes
9. Add the chicken pieces, the chopped coriander leaves and yoghurt and stir-fry for a few minutes until all the ingredients are well blended
10. Pour in the measured water or stock
11. Bring to the boil then reduce heat and allow to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked and the sauce thickened, for approximately 1 hour
12. Stir in the lemon juice and serve immediately