Chicken dopiaza

• chicken drumsticks↗3

  with bone, skin removed

• chicken thighs3

  with bone, skin removed

• ginger↗3

  half grated, half sliced into strips for garnish

• garlic cloves↗4

  finely grated

• star anise2
• black cardamom (pod)↗1
• cumin seeds↗1 tsp tsp
• coriander (seeds)1 tsp tsp

  ground in mortar

• green cardamom pods↗3
• black peppercorns½ tsp tsp
• dried red chilies↗2
• bay leaf↗1
• cinnamon sticks↗3
• red onion↗6

  coarsely chopped

• full‑fat yogurt↗1 tbsp tbsp
• топлене масло↗2 tbsp

  (або 1 ст. л. рослинної олії та 1 ст. л. несолоного масла)

• куркума↗½ tsp
• свіжо мелений перець↗½ tsp
• свіжі листя коріандру↗

  нарізані

• зелений чилі↗1

  дрібно нарізаний

• гарам масала↗½ tsp
• лайм↗½

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Put the chicken, grated ginger, garlic, star anise, black cardamom, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, green cardamom pods, black peppercorns, dried red chilies, bay leaf, cinnamon sticks and half of the sliced onion into a wok or large pan over medium heat. If the dish gets too dry, add a little water (no more than 4 tbsp). Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until the chicken is nearly done.

2. 2

   Add the yogurt and quickly fry over high heat until the yogurt evaporates. Then add melted butter (or 1 tbsp vegetable oil and 1 tbsp unsalted butter) and, once melted, add the remaining onion, turmeric, freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste.

3. 3

   Continue cooking over high heat until the sauce is nearly dry and the second half of the onion is almost softened (be careful not to overcook).

4. 4

   Garnish with ginger strips, fresh coriander, green chili, garam masala and a splash of lime juice. Serve immediately.