Recipe

Achari Chicken Recipe - Spicy Achar Curry with Chicken - Traditional North Indian Recipe

Prep: 
20 mins
Cook: 
30 mins

Ingredients

  • Boneless Chicken (breast or thigh) - 450g
  • Oil - 4 Tbsp
  • Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 Tbsp
  • Onion - 1 small
  • Green Chili - 3 qty
  • Tomato Sauce - 1/2 cup
  • Yogurt - 1/2 cup 
  • Salt - to taste
  • Turmeric Powder - 1 tsp 
  • Kashmiri Red Chili Powder - 1 tsp
  • Red Chili Powder - 1 tsp
  • Cumin Powder - 1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder - 1 tsp
  • Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp
  • Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp
  • Kalonji (nigella)Seeds - 1 tsp
  • Saunf (Fennel) Seeds - 2 1 tsp
  • Achar (pickle) - 1 tsp
  • Cream - 1/4 cup
  • Green Chilies - garnish
  • Cilantro - garnish

This spicy Achari Curry with Chicken is made with a fragrant mix of traditional Indian spices, including Garam Masala and Achar, creating a delightful balance of heat and tanginess. The curry's pickle-like undertones make it a unique and memorable dish, perfect for those who enjoy bold and intense flavors. Served with fluffy basmati rice or freshly baked naan, this Achari Chicken Recipe brings a touch of traditional Indian cuisine to your table.

Watch our recipe video for step by step instructions on how to make Achari Chicken. We’ve included demonstrations and pro tips to help you out in the kitchen! For our chicken achari calories and nutrition information, see the recipe card below.

Instructions

How to Make Achari Chicken: 

1) Begin by preparing the onion-chili paste in a blender. Add 1 small onion along with 3 green chilies and a splash of water. Blend until a smooth paste forms, then aside.

2) In a large fry pan, add 4 Tbsp oil. Once heated, saute 450g boneless cubed chicken until the color starts to change (about 3-5 minutes).

3) Add 1 Tbsp ginger garlic paste and the onion-chili paste prepared earlier. Cook for another 3-5 minutes.

4) Next, add 1/2 cup tomato sauce and 1/2 cup yogurt. Cook for 5 minutes.

5) Add 1 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp kashmiri red chili powder, 1 tsp red chili powder, 1 tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala, 1/2 tsp mustard seeds, 1 tsp nigella seeds, and 1 tsp fennel seeds. Cook on a medium flame for 10 minutes until the chicken is tender and cooked through.

6) Finally, lower the flame, add 1 tsp achar and 1/4 cup cream. Cook on a low flame for 5 minutes until oil starts to come out and the gravy thickens slightly.

7) Once ready, turn off the flame and garnish with green chilies and cilantro.

This spicy Achari Curry with Chicken is made with a fragrant mix of traditional Indian spices, including Garam Masala and Achar, creating a delightful balance of heat and tanginess. The curry's pickle-like undertones make it a unique and memorable dish, perfect for those who enjoy bold and intense flavors. Served with fluffy basmati rice or freshly baked naan, this Achari Chicken Recipe brings a touch of traditional Indian cuisine to your table.

Watch our recipe video for step by step instructions on how to make Achari Chicken. We’ve included demonstrations and pro tips to help you out in the kitchen! For our chicken achari calories and nutrition information, see the recipe card below.

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