Recipe : Murg pasanda kebab- A tasty dish from the Indian subcontinent

Recipe : Murg pasanda kebab- A tasty dish from the Indian subcontinent….

Pasanda is a popular meat dish from the Indian subcontinent, notably North Indian and Pakistani, derived from a meal served in the court of the Mughal emperors.

The word is a variation on the Urdu word “pasande” meaning “favourite”, which refers to the prime cut of meat traditionally used within.

Ingredients

6 boneless chicken breasts, cleaned and slit open on one side to make a pocket,Oil for pan-frying

For the stuffing, mix together:

100g boneless chicken breast cubed,150g spring onion finely minced,1/2 tsp garam masala powder, finely minced ,Salt and pepper,1/2 cup coriander leaves finely minced,1 cup mint leaves finely minced,2 green chillies finely minced

For the marinade, mix together:

150g ginger-garlic paste,400ml fresh cream,200g tandoori ,masala powder100g ,chickpea flour (besan),2 eggs,Salt

For roasted tomato chutney, purée together:
300g tomatoes, roasted6 bulbs of garlic, roasted and peeled1, green chilli100g,coriander leavesSalt and pepper

Preparation

1.Stuff each chicken breast with a portion of stuffing.
2.Coat chicken breasts with marinade and let marinate for 30 minutes.
3.Heat oil in a pan and shallow fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
4.Serve with roasted tomato chutney