CHICKEN HAZARVI

CHICKEN HAZARVI
Skewered chicken pieces dressed in cream, cheese and aromatic spices grilled to perfection.
Preparation Time : 3 1/2 hours
Cooking Time : 10-15 minutes
Servings : 4

INGREDIENTS
Boneless chicken breast, 2 inch cubes 8

Ginger paste 2 tablespoons

Garlic paste 2 tablespoons

White pepper powder 1 teaspoon

Salt to taste

Cheese, grated 1/2 cup

Green chillies, finely chopped 4

Mace powder 1/4 teaspoon

Nutmeg powder 1/4 teaspoon

Fresh coriander leaves, chopped 2 tablespoons

Egg 1

Fresh cream 3/4 cup

Butter for basting

METHOD
Apply the ginger paste, garlic paste, white pepper powder and salt to the chicken cubes and set aside. Mash the cheese to make it into a smooth paste. Add the green chillies, mace powder, nutmeg powder, coriander leaves and salt. Add the egg and mix well. Add the chicken to the cheese mixture. Add fresh cream and mix gently. Keep in the refrigerator for about two to three hours. Pierce chicken onto skewers and cook in a moderately hot tandoor or a preheated oven (200C) until it is just cooked and lightly coloured. Brush with melted butter and cook for another two minutes till chicken is fully cooked.