Since I love to try new recipes at home, thought of making this fusion recipe which is a favourite in the Northern part of India. So, here is my take on the famous Masala Kulcha with Chicken Tikkas.
Ingredients
- For the Tikka Masala
- 5-6 Ripe Tomatoes
- 2 Large Onions
- 10-12 Cashew Nuts
- 3 Tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
- 2 Tsp Garam Masala
- 1 Tsp Coriander Powder
- 2 Tsp Sugar
- 1 Tsp Butter
- 2 Tsp Oil
- 2 Tsp Crushed Kasturi Methi
- 1 Tsp Fresh Cream
- 2tsp Tikka Masala
- For Chicken Marination
- 500 Gms Boneless Chicken
- 1/2 Cup Thick Curd
- 2 Tsp Ginger -Garlic Paste
- 1 Tsp Lime Juice
- 2 Tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 1tsp Haldi Powder
- 2 Tsp Oil
- For the Garnish
- 2 Tsp Oil/Butter
- Coriander Leaves (chopped)
- 2 Tsp Fresh Cream
- For the Kulchas (Makes 8 Big Ones/ 12 Small Ones)
- 300 Gms Maida
- 15 Gms Dry Active Yeast (1 Tbsp)
- 1 Tsp Sugar
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 2 Tsp Oil
- Fresh Coriander/Kasturi Methi/Red Chilli Powder (as per taste)
- Butter (for greasing the kulchas)
Preparation
Prep: 20 minutes
Cooking: 40 minutes
- For the chicken tikka, marinate chicken with lime juice and salt. Set aside for 10 minutes, then mix all the above-mentioned ingredients except oil and set aside for 30 minutes or more in the fridge.
- Apply oil on chicken pieces. Then grill them in a pre-heated oven at 180 degrees or roast on a pan and set aside.
- Apply oil on chicken pieces. Then grill them in a pre-heated oven at 180 degrees or roast on a pan and set aside.
- Cook till it leaves oil. Now cool it and make fine puree and cream. Set aside.
- Now heat oil in a pan, add chicken tikka pieces. Fry for a minute, then add gravy and simmer for few minutes. Lastly, add fresh cream, coriander leaves and butter.
- For the kulchas, sieve maida, make a well and add sugar, yeast, salt and water. Knead into a dough, add oil and knead till a smooth dough is formed. Proof it for 30 minutes or until it doubles.
- Punch out the air, add coriander leaves, red chilli powder, kasturi methi and knead for a minute and roll in a circle. Cover and proof for 20 minutes.
- Now, bake it in a pre-heated oven for 15-25 minutes at 180 degrees.
- Grease them with butter.