ELAICHI CHICKEN ( Fote Bhugi Chicken)

Ingredients:
Chicken .... 200 gms.
Cardamoms ... 8
Wheat flour ... 1 tbsp.
Turmeric powder ..1/8 tsp.
Garam masala ...... 1/2 tsp.
Salt .................. to taste
Oil .................. 2 tbsp.
Black pepper ..... crushed.

Method:

1. Heat 1 tbsp. oil in a pan. Crush the cardamoms with the skin and add to the oil.

2. Add the chicken pieces, turmeric powder, salt and garam masala. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes on medium flame.
3. Add 3 cups of water and simmer it for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is tender.(if you pressure-cook it, use less water)

4. In a small pan take 1 tbsp. oil and fry the wheat flour on low flame for a minute.
5. Dilute this with a little water and add to the chicken and cook further for a minute.
6. Sprinkle freshly crushed black pepper before serving. You may squeeze a little lime juice too if you like.



This is a traditional Sindhi preparation. You can prepare the mutton in the same way.

It is very light without too many spices and can be relished even when you are a bit unwell.

Serve with rotis or bread. It can be just taken like soup too.