Recipe for Dinner Post Date: 2024-04-24 10:33:18

Ingredients:

For Chicken Balls:

• 500g chicken mince
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 green chilies, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 2 tbsp coriander leaves, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
• Salt to taste
• Oil for frying

For Gravy:

• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 green bell pepper (capsicum), finely chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp cooking oil
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions:

1. Making Chicken Balls:

   • In a mixing bowl, combine chicken mince, finely chopped onion, green chilies, ginger-garlic paste, coriander leaves, cumin powder, garam masala powder, and salt.
   • Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
   • Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into round balls.
   • Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
   • Carefully place the chicken balls in the hot oil and fry them until they are golden brown and cooked through.
   • Once cooked, remove the chicken balls from the pan and set them aside.

2. Preparing the Gravy:

   • In the same pan, add 2 tablespoons of oil.
   • Add the finely chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
   • Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute until the raw aroma disappears.
   • Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
   • Add the chopped green bell pepper and cook for a few more minutes until they are slightly tender.
   • Now, add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala powder, and salt. Mix well to combine.

3. Cooking Chicken Balls in Gravy:

   • Carefully add the fried chicken balls to the gravy in the pan.
   • Coat the chicken balls with the gravy and let them simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
   • If the gravy is too thick, you can add a little water to adjust the consistency.
   • Once the chicken balls are heated through and the gravy reaches your desired consistency, turn off the heat.

4. Garnishing and Serving:

   • Transfer the Chicken Balls in Gravy to a serving dish.
   • Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves for a burst of freshness and flavor.
   • Serve hot with steamed rice, naan bread, or chapatis.