Chicken – Mushroom Chicken Tarkari (Nepali Food recipe)

(Nepali Spicy Grilled Chicken Curried with Mushroom)
INGREDIENTS

• 2 lbs. chicken breasts, skinned, boned (can be substituted with lamb or shrimps)
• 3 cups cup mushroom, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, finely grated
• 5 dried whole red chilies
• 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• 1 cup onions, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 3 tablespoons clarified butter
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup broth or water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons oil for marinating
• 1 tablespoon chopped for garnish
• Salt and Pepper

DIRECTIONS

• In a large bowl, combine two tablespoons of oil, one tablespoon of lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric, salt and pepper into a paste.
• Add chicken pieces to the marinade; mix well, cover, and let marinate for at least four hours.
• Grill the marinated chicken until cooked thoroughly; cut into 1-in cubes.
• In a sauce pan, heat three tablespoons of clarified butter.
• Splitter fenugreek seeds and whole red chilies until dark.
• Add onions, sauté on medium heat till light brown.
• Add garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, curry powder and chili powder; fry for a minute or so.
• Add mushroom; sauté until slightly tender; add broth.
• Lower the heat, add salt and pepper, and let the mushroom mixture simmer for 10 min till it is reduced by half.
• Add heavy cream; bring it to a boil and let simmer till the sauce-like consistency is achieved.
• Transfer grilled chicken strips to the mushroom sauce, stir well.
• Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
• Garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve hot with rice or roti (flat bread).

Source: http://nepalicooking.tripod.com/poultry.htm
Author: Tulsi Regmi