Dry toast spices and powder. Add the shallots and grind to a paste (don't use too much water).
Step 2
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Make a paste of chilli, ginger and garlic.
Step 3
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Marinate the chicken with some dahi (1 tbsp.)
Step 4
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Heat ghee, add the shallots and masala paste. Sauté on medium to low heat for around 20-25 minutes, till it caramelises and leaves oil. This is critical as on low or high flame, the paste will not cook enough.
Step 5
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Once this is done, add the chilli-ginger-garlic paste and sauté till the raw smell goes off.
Step 6
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Next, add chicken and coat well in masala. Once done, add a cup of dahi, coriander and mix well.
Step 7
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Now add the drained rice and water to make the liquid measure double. Add salt.
Step 8
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Pressure cook for 2 whistles and 10 minutes on simmer.
Step 9
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Once the pressure is off, put a tawa under, a lid on top and simmer for a further 10-15 minutes.