Sunday, 8 May 2011

Chicken Brinjal Recipe



Ingredients :
 
  • Large brinjals                                                                     3
  • Large onions (sliced)                                                      2
  • Small capsicum (cut into rings)                                 1 
  • Large chicken (cut into serving portions)             1
  • Large fresh tomatoes (peeled and chopped)        4
  • Ghee                                                                                       1/2 cup
  • Powdered saffron                                                              1/2 tsp
  • Salt and pepper to taste 
  • Juice of  one large lemon


How to Cook : 
  • Peel and cut brinjals lengthwise into 8 slices. 
  • Sprinkle the slices with salt and leave aside. 
  • Arrange onion slices, capsicums, chicken and tomatoes in alternate
    layers in a deep pot. 
  • Add lemon juice and simmer over low heat for 50-60 minutes. 
  • When chicken is done, stir gently to mix all ingredients.
  • Fry the brinjal slices and arrange them over the chicken dish.
  • Simmer for another few minutes till liquid evaporates and the 
    gravy is thick.
  • Sprinkle with saffron dissolved in a little water and serve.