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How to Make Chicken Rara at Home the Punjabi Way Chicken Rara is one of the most distinctive dishes in Punjabi cooking. What sets it apart from a regular chicken curry is its use of both bone-in chicken pieces and chicken mince cooked together in the same pot. The mince dissolves into the masala and becomes the gravy itself, giving the dish a thick, deeply flavoured sauce that clings to every piece of chicken. It is bold, rus...

How to Make Bengaluru-Style Chicken Donne Biryani at Home Chicken Donne Biryani is one of Bengaluru's most iconic dishes. It takes its name from the donne, a cup or bowl made from dried palm leaves in which this biryani is traditionally served at military hotels and small eateries across the city. The biryani itself is distinct from both Hyderabadi and Lucknowi styles. It uses jeera samba rice, a short-grained aromatic rice n...

How to Make Chicken Pasanda at Home the Lucknowi Way Chicken Pasanda is one of the most refined dishes to come out of the Awadhi culinary tradition of Lucknow. The word pasanda comes from the Urdu and Hindi word pasand, which means liked or favourite, and the dish lives up to its name entirely. It is a mild, rich, creamy curry made with boneless chicken that is marinated in yoghurt and spices, then cooked in a fragrant sauce ...

How to Make Chicken Do Pyaza at Home the Delhi Way Chicken Do Pyaza is a classic North Indian curry whose name tells you everything about what makes it special. Do pyaza means double onion, and in this dish onions play two distinct roles. A large quantity of finely chopped onions is cooked down to build the rich, deeply flavoured base of the curry, and then a second addition of onion petals or roughly cut chunks is stirred in...

How to Make Lucknowi Chicken Yakhni Pulao at Home Lucknowi Chicken Yakhni Pulao is one of the finest examples of Awadhi cooking. It is a dish of extraordinary restraint where bone-in chicken is first simmered with whole spices and aromatics to create a deeply flavoured broth called yakhni. That broth is then used to cook long-grain basmati rice, so every grain absorbs the essence of the spices and the chicken from the inside ...

How to Make Kolkata Style Chicken Bharta at Home Chicken Bharta is one of Kolkata's most beloved dhaba dishes and it is unlike any other chicken curry you will find. Boneless chicken is simmered until tender, then shredded and cooked in a rich, creamy onion and tomato gravy seasoned with aromatic spices, kasuri methi and tandoori masala. The dish is finished with cream, a small piece of butter and mashed egg yolk which gives ...

How to Make Lemon Pepper Chicken in the Oven Lemon pepper chicken is one of those simple, classic recipes that delivers bold flavour with minimal effort. Tender chicken is coated in a bright, zesty lemon pepper seasoning and baked in the oven until juicy and golden. The combination of fresh lemon, cracked black pepper and garlic creates a light yet satisfying flavour that pairs well with almost any side dish. This recipe is perfect...

How to Make Chicken Shakshuka for a Protein-Packed One-Pan Meal Chicken shakshuka is a hearty Middle Eastern dish that takes the classic North African shakshuka and makes it even more filling by adding tender chicken to the spiced tomato sauce. Traditional shakshuka features eggs poached directly in a rich, aromatic tomato and bell pepper sauce seasoned with cumin, paprika and garlic. The chicken version keeps all those bold ...

How to Make Chicken Oats at Home for a High-Protein Meal Chicken oats is a savoury Indian-style dish that combines the high protein content of minced chicken with the fibre-rich goodness of oats. It has become increasingly popular among fitness enthusiasts and health-conscious eaters in India who are looking for nutritious alternatives to packaged masala oats or plain sweet oatmeal. The dish is essentially chicken keema cooke...

How to Make Chicken Noodle Stir-Fry Chicken noodle stir-fry is the answer to those nights when you need dinner on the table fast but still want something delicious and satisfying. This recipe comes together in just 15 - 20 minutes from start to finish, with tender chicken, chewy noodles and crisp vegetables all tossed in a savoury soy-based sauce. The key is having everything prepped and ready before you start cooking, becaus...