Achari Kabab Masala
Ingredients
For Achari Masala Powder:
1. Coriander seeds: 1 tbsp (heaped)
2. Cumin seeds: 1 tbsp (heaped)
3. Fennel seeds: 1 tsp (heaped)
4. Mustard seeds: 1 tsp
5. Chaat masala powder: 1 tsp (heaped)
6. Onion seeds: 1 tsp
7. Fenugreek seeds: 1/2 tsp
For Achari Green Chilli:
1. Chaat masala powder: 2 tbsp (heaped)
2. Lemon juice: 4 to 5 tbsp (enough to mix the chaat masala)
3. Bullet green chillies: 6
For Chicken Kababs:
1. Green chillies: 8
2. Ginger: 2-inch piece
3. Garlic: 10 cloves
4. Coriander powder: 2 tsp
5. Cumin powder: 1 1/2 tsp
6. Carom seeds: 1 tsp
7. Crushed red chilli: 2 tsp
8. Red chilli powder: 1 tsp
9. Turmeric: 1/2 tsp
10. Salt: 1 1/2 tsp
11. Egg: 1
12. Coriander leaves: Handful
13. Boneless chicken: 1 kg
For Achari Curry:
1. Oil: 1/2 cup
2. Onions: 2 large (ground)
3. Ginger & garlic paste: 1 1/2 tbsp
4. Turmeric: 1/2 tsp
5. Salt: 1 tsp
6. Paprika powder: 1 1/2 tsp
7. Red chilli powder: 1 1/2 tsp
8. Crushed red chilli: 1 1/2 tsp
9. Coriander powder: 1 tbsp
10. Tomatoes: 4 medium (ground)
11. Yogurt: 1 cup
12. Achari masala powder: 1 to 2 tbsp
13. Ginger: 2-inch piece (julienned)
14. Coriander leaves: Handful
Instructions
1. Prepare Achari Masala Powder:
- In a blender, grind coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, and mustard seeds.
- Transfer the ground mixture to a bowl. Add chaat masala, onion seeds, and fenugreek seeds. Mix well and set aside.
2. Prepare Achari Green Chillies:
- Mix chaat masala powder with lemon juice to form a paste.
- Stuff this paste into the bullet green chillies as shown in the video.
3. Prepare Chicken Kababs:
- Grind green chillies, ginger, and garlic together.
- Transfer this mixture to a chopper. Add coriander powder, cumin powder, carom seeds, crushed red chilli, red chilli powder, turmeric, salt, egg, coriander leaves, and boneless chicken.
- Blend everything until well combined. Cover and refrigerate the mixture for 1 hour.
4. Form and Fry Kababs:
- Grease your palms and shape the mixture into kababs.
- Shallow fry the kababs on medium flame until golden brown on all sides. Set aside.
- (You can freeze the kababs at this stage if desired.)
5. Prepare the Achari Curry:
- Heat oil in a pan. Add the ground onions and fry on high flame until they change colour.
- Add ginger and garlic paste and fry for an additional 4 minutes.
6. Cook the Curry:
- Add turmeric, salt, paprika, red chilli powder, crushed red chilli, coriander powder, ground tomatoes, and yoghurt. Mix well.
- Add 1 cup of water, cover, and cook on low to medium flame until the oil separates from the masala.
7. Combine Kababs with Curry:
- Add achari masala powder and mix well.
- Add the fried kababs, 1/2 cup of water, julienned ginger, and stuffed green chillies. Simmer for 10 minutes.
8. Finish and Serve:
- Add chopped coriander leaves and mix well.
- Serve hot with roti, paratha, or naan.
Enjoy this flavorful Achari Kabab Masala, perfect for a special meal with family and friends!
