ASSAMESE CUISINE: CHICKEN WITH SESAME SEEDS
Assam is a state in India with a very distinct cuisine. The uniqueness of Assamese cuisine lies in its extensive use of herbs, greens and pulses. A single food item can be cooked with various greens, herbs or pulses. For example, there are more than 20 ways to cook chicken in Assamese cuisine. Each herb or pulses has their own medicinal qualities and hence enhance the food value and taste of the particular dish. Poultry and fish items are staple in cuisines of India's north east and there are numerous recipes of chicken cooked with various ingredients. Today's recipe is such a chicken dish cooked with minimal spices and sesame seeds. It is to be noted that this recipe is an easy recipe and can be cooked ahead in batches to serve a large number of guests. The ingredients are easily available and the preparation time is very minimal. Here is the recipe
Provided by mywritingmyworld
Categories Chicken
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Wash the chicken.
- Heat a deep bottomed vessel and put the oil.
- saute the onions and chillies till they turn golden brown.
- Add the chickens.
- Add salt and turmeric according to taste.
- Saute and cover with the lid.
- Keep the heat minimum.
- After 5 minutes, add the cumin powder and ginger garlic paste.
- Mix well and cover with the lid again.
- Cook for 15 minutes or till the chicken is almost done on low heat.
- Stir occasionally.
- Meanwhile, make paste of the soaked sesame seeds.
- As the chicken is almost done, add the sesame paste and mix well.
- Add One glass of water and bring it to boil.
- Cover with the lid.
- Cook till the water dries up.
- Adjust the salt and voila! Your exotic chicken dish is ready.
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Rhonda Coke
[email protected]Just ok. Wouldn't make it again.
Ahtsham Tayyab
[email protected]This dish was amazing! I'm definitely adding it to my regular rotation of recipes.
Siphokazi Mnguni
[email protected]Not bad, but I've had better.
Qamar BrAnd
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I love the combination of flavors. It's a great weeknight meal.
Noman Rashidi
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sesame seeds add a nice touch of elegance.
Malik Murtaza
[email protected]Meh.
Sudeer Ahmad
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The chicken was tough and the sauce was bland. I won't be trying this again.
Saple Saple
[email protected]Not a fan of sesame seeds, but the chicken was still good. Next time I'll try a different recipe.
Al Rouf Islam Rafi
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I'll try adding more oil next time.
Zahid Iqbal
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. Highly recommend!
hanna jiryis
[email protected]Great recipe, thanks for sharing!
Mian Aamir
[email protected]Easy to follow recipe and the chicken turned out tender and flavorful. Will definitely try more recipes from this site.
AGUSTINE MIGADDE
[email protected]This chicken dish was absolutely delicious! The sesame seeds added a nice crunch and nutty flavor. I also loved the addition of the green onions and cilantro. Will definitely be making this again!