Chicken Bharta

Chicken Bharta recipe is a deilicious Bengali dish that is Punjabi-inspired. As its name suggests, one of the main ingredient is chicken. To get the perfect dish, the chicken has to be skinless, boneless and cut into small pieces.

This Chicken Bharta recipe is perfect for all occasions. The gravy is made using vegetables and spices such as onion, tomato, and kasoori methi, to give it a nice flavor. Because Chicken Bharta is a delicious dish, it is usually ordered in restaurants. This dish is often paired with naan or kulcha or plain roti.

Health Benefits

Chicken bhartha dish is both delicious and nutritious, it is a true delicacy. It is a good source of healthy protein, which helps the growth and development of muscles.

Chicken is a main ingredient of this dish and it is rich in protein, minerals and vitamins. It contains vitamin B which helps the body prevent skin disorders and cataracts, while also helping to eliminate weakness, boosting immunity, and regulating digestion.

The vegetables used to make chicken bhartha are low in calories and fat. They help lower your body’s cholesterol level.

Ingredients

skinless, boneless chicken—choppedinto small pieces: 1 kg

tomato--finely chopped: 1

onions: 4

pieces ginger--minced: 2

green chilis--minced: 3

cloves garlic--finely chopped: 8-10

chilli powder: 1 tbsp

Turmeric powder: ¼ tsp

garam masala powder: 1 tsp

roasted cumin powder: 1 tsp

cashew paste: 1½

tablespoon tomato ketchup: 3

kasoori methi powder: ¾ tsp

Salt as required

oil: 2 tbsp

water: ½ cup

Small handful of cilantro

How To Make Chicken Bharta

1. Sauté garlic and 2 chopped onions until onions turn translucent. Add green chilies and tomatoes and let cook.
2. Set aside to cool and blend into a fine puree.
3. Sauté the remaining 2 onions, turmeric powder, salt, and chicken pieces for 2-3 minutes and cover the pan to let the chicken swe Remove the lid and continue cooking until all the water evaporates and the chicken begins to turn brownish.
4. Add chilli powder, garam masala, roasted cumin powder, and kasoori methi powder. Add tomato ketchup and turn the heat to medium flame and fry 2 - 3 minutes.
5. Add cashew paste andonion-tomato puree. Mix everything well. Cook for 3 minutes.
6. Turn of the heat and garnish coriander leaves.

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Trivia

Bharta is also known as Bhurta and it is a popular cuisine of Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh.