Chicken Keema Masala

Yields4 Servings

DifficultyBeginnerPrep Time10 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time30 mins

¾ lb Ground ChickenSkinless, Boneless

½ cup YogurtFat-Free

1 tsp Ginger Paste

2 tsp Garlic Paste

⅓ cup CilantroChopped

2 tbsp Jalapeño PeppersChopped

1 tsp Cumin Seeds

1 tsp Fennel Seeds

½ tsp Kalonji SeedsBlack Nigella Seeds

1 piece Red ChiliWhole

Cooking Oil Spray

2 tbsp Gram FlourDry, roasted

½ tsp Salt

½ tbsp Olive Oil

CilantroFor garnish

Jalapeño PeppersSliced for garnish

Lemon WedgesFor Garnish

In a blender, add yogurt, ginger paste, garlic paste, cilantro and jalapeño peppers and puree.

In a small non-stick skillet, over medium heat, dry roast the cumin seeds, fennel seeds, kalonji seeds and whole red chili for 1 minute or until the aroma is released. Let the ingredients cool and then grind in a coffee or spice grinder until coarse.

In the same skillet, over medium heat, roast gram flour for 2 to 3 minutes and set aside.

In a medium non-stick saucepan, over medium-low heat, evenly spray cooking oil for 2 seconds; add chicken and stir-fry for a few minutes.

Add puree from the blender and the dry roasted seeds from the grinder to the saucepan. Cover and cook for 10 minutes until chicken is cooked and a small amount of gravy remains.

Sprinkle roasted gram flour and salt and stir well; drizzle oil and stir well.

Garnish with a few sprigs of cilantro, jalapeño peppers and lemon wedges.

Enjoy with oatmeal or whole-wheat chappati.