Ingredients

• chicken - 800 g
• sugar - 1 tbsp
• lemon juice - 3 tbsp
• onion seeds (kalonji) - 1 tbsp
• cumin seeds - 1 tbsp
• mustard seeds - 1 tsp
• fennel seeds (saunf) - 1 tbsp
• onions sliced - 1 cup
• ginger and garlic paste - 1 tbsp each
• tomato puree - 1/2 cup
• red chilli - 2 tbsp
• coriander powder - 2 tbsp
• turmeric powder - 1 tsp
• yoghurt - 2 tbsp
• malt vinegar - 2 tbsp
• coriander leaves, chopped - 1/2 cup
• oil - 1tbsp
• salt to taste

How to Make Chatpata Chicken

• Clean and cut chicken into small pieces. Toss it in sugar, lime juice and salt and leave to marinate for at least half an hour.
• Slightly roast kalonji, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, saunf and then grind to a fine paste
• Heat oil, add sliced onions and cook till golden brown. Add ginger and garlic paste and stir for a minute.
• Add tomato puree, red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and cook till oil separates.
• Add marinated chicken and cook till the chicken is almost cooked.
• Add yoghurt, vinegar, ground masala, chopped coriander leaves and salt. Mix well and add water if necessary.
• Lower the heat and simmer till chicken is done. Serve hot.