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Varanasi Chicken Rara
🇮🇳 Indian

Varanasi Chicken Rara

🇮🇳 Indian

A non-vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Varanasi cooking — Varanasi Chicken Rara brings a rara touch with a classic pickle finish. About 43 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 13 min Cook 30 min Serves 4 Hard

Ingredients

  • Chicken500 g, curry cut
  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp

Optional extras

  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.

  2. 2

    Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.

  3. 3

    Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.

  4. 4

    Pour tempering over the cooked base.

  5. 5

    Simmer briefly to marry flavours.

  6. 6

    Mash lightly if desired; garnish with cilantro.

  7. 7

    Serve with rice or roti.

Chef's tip

Finish with a spoon of ghee for shine and aroma.

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Watch how it's made

Video: RARA CHICKEN RECIPE BY BE CREATIVE · on YouTube