Replicate Nikki Tamboli's Ghee Roast Recipe In Your Kitchen
By Krati Purwar
February 25, 2025
In the latest episode of Celebrity Masterchef, Nikki Tamboli won her very first immunity pin by cooking ghee roast chicken. Her dish was loved by the judges, and it is a perfect one to replicate at home and serve for dinner.
Ingredients
For Marination ¼ cup curd 500 grams of chicken ¼ tsp turmeric Salt to taste Other Ingredients 10-12 curry leaves ¼ cup ghee 1 tbsp lemon juice
Ingredients
For Spice Blend 10-12 Kashmiri red chillies 2 tbsp coriander seeds 1 tsp fennel seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds 8 garlic cloves 1 tbsp tamarind paste 1-inch cinnamon 4 cloves 1 tsp pepper 15 fenugreek seeds
Step 1
Prepare the marination blend, coat the chicken, and keep it aside.
Step 2
Heat a pan and dry-roast the spices. Keep them aside to cool off before blending.
Step 3
In a heavy-bottom pan, heat ghee and roast masala in it along with curry leaves.
Step 4
Add chicken to the pan and cook. Keep adding more ghee to the pan.
Step 5
After cooking for 20-25 minutes, check if the chicken is done. Sprinkle jaggery, lemon juice, and curry leaves on top and enjoy.
