Halwai June 3, 2024

Ingredients:

• 900 gms – fresh Chicken (breast and leg pieces)
• 1 cup – Raw papaya paste
• 4 tbsp – Walnut paste
• 4 tsp – Garlic paste (sauteed and browned in a little oil)
• 3 tsp – Ginger paste
• 6 tbsp – khoya, finely crumbled
• 1/2 cup – Onion paste, browned in a little oil
• 1 tsp – roasted gram (chana dal) powdered
• 2 tbsp – Yoghurt
• 3 tbsp – fresh coriander, chopped
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp – Red Chilli powder
• Oil for basting
• Mint and coriander chutney for serving

Method:

  1. Clean and wash the chicken pieces.
  2. Dry them and prick the pieces all over with a fork.
  3. Marinate the chicken in the papaya paste for 10-12 hours in the refrigerator.
  4. Remove the papaya paste from the chicken but do not wash the chicken.
  5. Combine walnut paste, garlic, onion and ginger paste, red chilli powder, coriander, khoya, yogurt and salt to taste.
  6. Mix well and marinate the chicken in it for 2 hours.
  7. Skewer the chicken pieces close together, apply the marinade over it and wrap a string tightly along the skewered chicken while cooking to avoid the chicken from falling apart.
  8. Barbeque the chicken on low fire till the chicken is tender.
  9. Keep basting the chicken with oil and cook until well browned.
  10. Remove the string before serving.
  11. Serve hot with mint and coriander chutney.