Chicken Thali: Gatari Amavasya Special | How to Make Chicken Thali

How to Make Chicken Thali

Hello Foodies,

           In today's thali/meal plate we have incorporated non-vegetarian recipes and kept simple, and delicious. Weekends are always the time you get with your family and friends to be one with, and it is the food that unites them to make it very memorable. Make your family and friends try this meal of delighted food. 

Gatari Amavasya is around the corner, and have you yet decided on how to celebrate it? Here is our meat plater to celebrate this day.

What is Gatari Amavsya?

      Gatari Amavasya which falls on a moonless night before Shravan begins. Gatari Amavasya is the last day of the month of Ashadha and is on July 20th this year. It is the last day of celebration before the month of Shravan begins. Many Maharashtrians who follow Shravan, refrain from eating non-vegetarian food during this period. As Maharashtrians await the start of the Shravan month, they also look forward to celebrating Gatari Amavasya a day before it. After eating and drinking to their heart’s desire the whole day and night, people get ready to eat simple food for Shravan.

Video Recipe:

This Chicken Thali Contains:

• Homestyle Chicken Fry/Curry
• Chicken Biryani
• Bajarichi Bhakri
• Cucumber Raita

Homestyle Chicken Fry/Curry

       A spicy, tangy homestyle chicken curry made with a mix of different Indian spices and smothered the goodness of masala gravy. Chicken fry is Dr.K’s (my husband) all-time favorite chicken recipe and pretty regular at my home. He just loves the spiciness, the tang, and the aroma of the freshly-made masala paste. Use red chili as per your tolerance. I made it spicy, as my family likes it spicy. 

Ingredients:

To Make Masala Paste:

• Oil 1 Tsp
• Red Onion 1 small, chopped
• Coriander Stems 1 Tbsp
• Ginger-Garlic Paste 1 Tbsp
• Coconut 3 Tbsp
• Sesame Seeds 1 Tbsp
• Water ¼ Cup

To Make Chicken Fry/Curry:

• Chicken Breast 1 Lb
• Oil 2 Tbsp
• Tomato ½, Chopped
• Cumin seeds 1 Tsp
• Curry leaves 10-12
• Red Chili Powder 1 Tbsp(You can use Kanda-Lasoon Masla/Kala Masala)
• Coriander Powder 1 Tsp
• Garam/Goda Masala 1 Tsp
• Salt 1 Tsp
• Water 1 Cup
• Coriander leaves 2 Tbsp

Instructions:

To Make Masala Paste:

• Heat 1 Tsp oil in a pan on medium to low heat.
• Add red onions and coriander stems and saute and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the onions become light brown.
• Add ginger-garlic paste, coconut, and sesame seeds.
• Saute and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Let the mixture cool completely before grinding.
• Add roasted masala into the grinder jar and add water and grind to make a fine paste.

To Make Chicken Fry/Curry:

• In a pan heat oil and splutter cumin seeds and curry leaves.
• Now, add tomato and saute and cook until tomatoes become soft and mushy.
• Add the prepared masala paste and saute and cook until the oil separates from the masala.
• Add red chili powder, salt, coriander powder, garam/goda masala, and mix well.
• Now add chicken pieces and saute and cook in the masala for 3-4 minutes.
• Add water 1 cup and mix all well.
• Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes on medium to low flame, or until the chicken cooks well and stir in between.
• Garnish with coriander leaves and juicy and tender chicken fry is ready to serve.
• Serve hot with Chapati/Bajra Bhakri/Naan. Enjoy!!!

Instant Pot Chicken Biryani

           A delicious and flavourful Chicken Biryani is made by a marinated chicken breast that is layered with rice and cooked together in the Instant Pot. The yogurt-based marinated chicken at the bottom of the pot and the layer of rice (basmati rice) are placed over it. 

 

Bajrichi Bhakri(Pearl Millets Flatbread)

        A soft, versatile gluten-free flatbread made with only two ingredients. No butter or oil needed in this vegan dough. Makar Sankranti is around the corner, and to celebrate this Indian Festival of Harvest, try this traditional gluten-free flatbread, Bajrichi Bhakri/Bajra Roti/Pearl Millet Flatbread. 

Cucumber Raita

           The perfect, and simple condiment for Biryanis, Pulao, and Rice Dishes. It has a delicious flavor, so many variations, and can become spicy or plain, sweet or savory. I include the recipe for cucumber raita to start you off! It is the best cooling element for the Spicy Biryani.

Dietary Comment:

• The calorie count is based on a 2000 calorie diet.
• Per serving contains 700 calories, along with 76.82 g carbohydrates, 9.54 g dietary fiber, 21.96 g fats, and 43.2 g protein.
• Portion size can always be increased or decreased depending on your health goals and activity level.

Good Time To Eat:

           It is good to eat chicken thali for lunch or dinner(for dinner you can skip biryani).

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