The flavours are Mughlai and pure.Each and every ingredient sings its own song but it comes together in such a beautiful harmony! The only downside is the look of the chicken.Yes I have said it.I don’t like white looking chicken dishes because to me they seem bland. Having said that, this dish is anything BUT bland.The soaked almonds and Khas Khas puree gives the gravy gorgeous richness which along with the some choice spices makes this chicken dish an absolute delight! This Chicken Recipe is inspired from the book “Tiffin” by Sonal Ved.I got it as a secret Santa gift last Christmas and I would recommend this book to everyone.It’s sort of a know it all book for Indian Cuisine.I love just flipping through the pages of inspiration. If you love chicken curries like me, do try Authentic Goan Chicken Vindaloo Recipe & Easy Instant Pot Indian Butter Chicken too. This dish literally screams RICH ! Though it doesn’t call for any cream or dairy and no frying. It’s the blend of flavours and textures which make this dish an absolute standout chicken recipe.
How to make Mughlai Saffron Chicken Chaap
This recipe is traditionally made with Whole Chicken Leg pieces
Step 1: Making the Cashew Poppy Seed Paste.
Soak the cashews and poppy seeds in hot water.Puree it along with onion and green chilli
Step 3:Cooking the Onions
Cook the onions to a golden brown hue.This along with he saffron will give a nice color to the dish.
Step 4:Combining everything together
Wring the marinade out of the chicken and add to the hot pan.This is done to caramelise the chicken.After this step, add the marinade and the poppy seed paste.
Bonus Tips
What to serve along with Chicken Chaap
My husband is forever a Chawal person(a perpetual rice eater) so he usually eats this with a khichadi or a pulav. Plus papad when I am feeling generous. I eat this with flatbreads- Naan, whole wheat rotis or parathas or Ragi roti.
