Chicken Makhanwala: Ekdum Jhakaas Recipe
Indian khane mein bahut saare non-veg dishes hain, aur chicken toh sabse favourite hai. North India mein toh chicken ke recipes ki bheed lagi rehti hai, tandoori chicken se lekar chicken tikka tak. Aur protein ke liye bhi chicken best hai. Aaj hum baat karenge Chicken Makhanwala ki, jo smoky, buttery aur creamy taste ke saath aapke khane ko aur bhi lazeez bana dega.
’Makhanwala’ ka Matlab?
‘Makhanwala’ ka matlab ‘buttery’ hota hai. ‘Makhan’ matlab butter. Punjabi khana toh apne rich, buttery gravies ke liye famous hai, jaise Dal Makhani, Murgh Makhani aur Paneer Makhani. In dishes ka creamy texture aur taste hi inhe sabka favourite banata hai.
Chicken Makhanwala ki Khasiyat
Chicken Makhanwala, ya Murgh Makhanwala, koi aam chicken curry nahi hai. Iski khaasiyat hai iski simplicity. Baki chicken gravies jitna time leti hain, utna ismein nahi lagta. Grilled chicken pieces ko creamy tomato gravy mein coconut milk ke saath pakaaya jaata hai, jo ise silky texture deta hai. Taste mein yeh butter chicken jaisa hi lagta hai, lekin banane mein easy hai.
Ingredients
Chicken, desi ghee, white butter, green chilli paste, ginger-garlic paste, brown onion, tomatoes, cashew nuts, coconut cream/milk, desiccated coconut, spices (red chilli powder, turmeric, garam masala, salt).
Recipe
1. Chicken cubes ko salt laga kar grill karein.
2. Desi ghee aur white butter garam karein. Green chilli paste, ginger-garlic paste, brown onion, tomatoes aur cashew nuts daal kar saute karein.
3. Grilled chicken daalein, cover karein aur 20 minutes steam hone dein.
4. Coconut cream/milk daalein aur 10 minutes simmer karein.
5. Desiccated coconut daalein, mix karein aur taiyaar hai aapka Chicken Makhanwala. Fresh coriander se garnish karein aur naan, lachha paratha ya roti ke saath serve karein.
Serving Options
Butter naan, lachha paratha, jeera rice ya steamed basmati rice ke saath Chicken Makhanwala ekdum perfect combination hai.
Tips
Extra creamy texture ke liye fresh cream ya coconut milk use karein. Smoky flavour ke liye chicken ko grill karein. Cashews ko pehle bhigo dein. Butter jarur daalein, yehi dish ko rich banata hai.
Chicken Makhanwala vs Butter Chicken
Dono dishes similar dikhte aur taste karte hain, lekin kuch differences hain.
1. Cooking Method: Butter Chicken mein tandoori chicken use hota hai, jabki Chicken Makhanwala mein grilled chicken.
2. Ingredients: Butter Chicken mein butter aur cream zyada hota hai, jabki Chicken Makhanwala mein coconut cream/milk.
3. Gravy: Butter Chicken ki gravy heavy hoti hai, jabki Chicken Makhanwala ki light.
4. Taste & Texture: Butter Chicken smooth aur velvety hota hai, jabki Chicken Makhanwala smoky.
Aapko dono try karne chahiye aur decide karna chahiye ki aapko kaunsa zyada pasand hai.
