MURG MUSSALAM ROASTED

INGREDIENTS 1 whole chickens

1 tbsp red chilies paste

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp ginger paste, 1 tsp garlic paste

2 tsp lemon juice

Salt to taste

¼ cup green papaya

4-6 cashew nut paste, 6 badam (almonds)

¼ cup grated coconut

¼ cup butter or desi ghee

A bunch of coriander leaves, green chilies, onion and chutney

PREPARATION

Marinate the chicken with lemon juice, red chilies paste, black pepper, ginger/garlic paste and salt for at least 45 minutes.

Roast cashew nut, badam, and grated coconut, grind and make smooth paste

METHOD

1 Rub the cashew nut, badam coconut paste on the body of the marinated chicken and again marinate for 45 minutes. Note if there is no sufficient time for marinating; add green papaya to the chicken to accelerate the process.

2 Heat a pan, add few drops of desi ghee/butter, add marinated chicken and cook till it is done and golden brown, in between process of cooking add as required desi ghee or butter.

3 serve hot with salads, chutney etc

NOTE: the chicken may be barbequed also.