Halwai January 24, 2022

Ingredients:

• Chicken breast – 4.
• Black pepper – 2 tbsps.
• Salt according to taste.
• Dry fruits of your choice – 4 tbsp (finely chopped).
• khoya – 4 tbsps.
• Cornflower – 1 tbsp.
• Garlic-ginger paste – 2 tbsp.
• Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp.

Method:

  1. Take the chicken breast, flatten with a wooden spoon.
  2. Marinate with salt, a little turmeric powder, garlic and ginger paste and keep it in the fridge for about an hour.
  3. Prepare filling:
  4. Take one tbsp of chopped cashew nuts, one tbsp of chopped badam, one tbsp of chopped pistachio, one tbsp of raisins, four tbsps of khoya, a pinch of salt (according to taste) and a pinch of black pepper.
  5. Mix the ingredients together. Keep aside for use as filling.
  6. Take two tbsps worth of the filling.
  7. Roll into a ball. Flatten into oval shape by pressing in the palm of your hand.
  8. Preparation:
  9. Take the marinated pieces of chicken breast.
  10. Put the flattened ball of filling in each piece.
  11. Smear the inner edge of each piece with a small amount of cornflower.
  12. Fold it. Press the edges tightly.
  13. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and place in a microwave for 5 -6 mins till it is golden brown on both side.
  14. Serve hot in a plate with chutneys of your choice.

Recipe courtesy of Prof. B.R. Mehta