Pollo Maharajá Maharaja Chicken Recipes

THE MAHARAJA'S CHICKEN CURRY

The Maharaja's Chicken Curry image

Nutty, creamy, rich as a Maharajah this is in the super curry league. Poppy seeds, almonds and pistachio nuts all add to the flavour, and help thicken the sauce.

Provided by Brian Holley

Categories Curries

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

2 lbs chicken, cubed
4 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
2 onions, sliced
1 inch fresh ginger, chopped
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 fresh green chile, chopped
2 dried red chilies, chopped
1/4 pint plain yogurt
1 teaspoon cumin seed
3 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons white poppy seeds, ground
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons ground almonds
2 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped (optional)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 ounces pistachio nuts, chopped

Steps:

Melt half of the ghee in a pot over medium heat and fry the onions, ginger, garlic, red and green chillies for 5 minutes Remove the pot from the heat and allow it to cool a little.
In a blender process the yogurt with the cooked onion mixture to make a puree.
Heat the remaining ghee over medium heat and add the cumin seeds,ground coriander, garam masala, turmeric and black pepper with the poppy seeds. Cook for 2 minutes.
Add the meat stir fry for 5 mins, cover the pot and cook on low for 20 mins, stir every few minutes.
Add the blended onions to the pot and add 6 fluid oz water and the salt, bring to the boil and simmer covered till the meat is tender. Stir so that the sauce does not stick or burn.
Add the ground almonds, stir and cook uncovered for 3 minutes.
Stir in the lemon juice and remove the pot from the heat.
Serve garnished with the coriander leaves and sprinkled with the pistachio nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600.7, Fat 44.9, SaturatedFat 15.7, Cholesterol 140.2, Sodium 991.1, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 7.7, Protein 32.9

MAHARAJA CURRY

Maharaja Curry image

This is a really nice Indian recipe, taught to me by an elderly Indian lady, who used to cook for all her family. It is a simple recipe and tastes lovely served with rice. You can also use mutton instead of chicken.

Provided by jane Gibraltar

Categories Indian Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin seed
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper to taste
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced ginger
5 peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed

Steps:

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in cumin seed and cook until they start to pop, 20 to 45 seconds. Stir in onion, and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Season with turmeric, cayenne, garam masala, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
Puree the mixture with the tomatoes in a blender until smooth. Return the puree to the saucepan, and add the chicken. Simmer gently until the chicken has cooked, about 20 minutes; add water as needed while cooking to maintain desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 58.6 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 62.2 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

MAHARAJA CURRY

Maharaja Curry image

This is a really nice Indian recipe, taught to me by an elderly Indian lady, who used to cook for all her family. It is a simple recipe and tastes lovely served with rice. You can also use mutton instead of chicken.

Provided by jane Gibraltar

Categories Indian Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin seed
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper to taste
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced ginger
5 peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed

Steps:

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in cumin seed and cook until they start to pop, 20 to 45 seconds. Stir in onion, and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Season with turmeric, cayenne, garam masala, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
Puree the mixture with the tomatoes in a blender until smooth. Return the puree to the saucepan, and add the chicken. Simmer gently until the chicken has cooked, about 20 minutes; add water as needed while cooking to maintain desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 58.6 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 62.2 mg, Sugar 7.3 g