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Chicken Keema Masala

Chicken Keema Masala
Yields4 Servings
DifficultyBeginnerPrep Time10 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time30 mins
 ¾ lb Ground Chicken
 ½ cup Yogurt
 1 tsp Ginger Paste
 2 tsp Garlic Paste
  cup Cilantro
 2 tbsp Jalapeño Peppers
 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
 1 tsp Fennel Seeds
 ½ tsp Kalonji Seeds
 1 piece Red Chili
 Cooking Oil Spray
 2 tbsp Gram Flour
 ½ tsp Salt
 ½ tbsp Olive Oil
 Cilantro
 Jalapeño Peppers
 Lemon Wedges
1

In a blender, add yogurt, ginger paste, garlic paste, cilantro and jalapeño peppers and puree.

2

In a small non-stick skillet, over medium heat, dry roast the cumin seeds, fennel seeds, kalonji seeds and whole red chili for 1 minute or until the aroma is released. Let the ingredients cool and then grind in a coffee or spice grinder until coarse.

3

In the same skillet, over medium heat, roast gram flour for 2 to 3 minutes and set aside.

4

In a medium non-stick saucepan, over medium-low heat, evenly spray cooking oil for 2 seconds; add chicken and stir-fry for a few minutes.

5

Add puree from the blender and the dry roasted seeds from the grinder to the saucepan. Cover and cook for 10 minutes until chicken is cooked and a small amount of gravy remains.

6

Sprinkle roasted gram flour and salt and stir well; drizzle oil and stir well.

7

Garnish with a few sprigs of cilantro, jalapeño peppers and lemon wedges.

8

Enjoy with oatmeal or whole-wheat chappati.

Chef's Tip:

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Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size

1


Amount per serving
Calories160
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.5g6%
Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 55mg19%
Sodium 410mg18%
Total Carbohydrate 7g3%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 21g

Vitamin A 8mcg1%
Vitamin C 50mg56%
Calcium 6mg1%
Iron 6mg34%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.