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Chicken Keema Masala

Chicken Keema Masala
Yields4 Servings
DifficultyBeginnerPrep Time10 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time30 mins
 ¾ lb Ground ChickenSkinless, Boneless
 ½ cup YogurtFat-Free
 1 tsp Ginger Paste
 2 tsp Garlic Paste
  cup CilantroChopped
 2 tbsp Jalapeño PeppersChopped
 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
 1 tsp Fennel Seeds
 ½ tsp Kalonji SeedsBlack Nigella Seeds
 1 piece Red ChiliWhole
 Cooking Oil Spray
 2 tbsp Gram FlourDry, roasted
 ½ tsp Salt
 ½ tbsp Olive Oil
 CilantroFor garnish
 Jalapeño PeppersSliced for garnish
 Lemon WedgesFor Garnish
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.

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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.

Whole Wheat Penne with Chicken and Vegetables

1. Low fat greek yogurt and low fat or evaporated milk can be used to substitute the heavy cream.

2. Chickpea, red lentil, or rice pasta can be used to make the recipe gluten-free.

Honey Garlic ShrimpsChoice of your vegetable (bell peppers, onions, squash etc.) can be added to the skewers in between the shrimps.