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Chicken Kuzi

About the Dish

 

Originating from the state of Kelantan, this is yet another thick gravy-like fare with some resemblance to the appearance of Chicken Kapitan. However, Chicken Kuzi requires its own Kuzi spices and the taste is in a league of its own. Popularly served with rice and also great with Lacey Pancakes.

Serving: 4-6 people

Ingredients: Ingredients to be ground

1 chicken cut into 12 pieces
6 saffron strands
4tbsp cooking oil
4tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
1 large onion
6 cloves garlic
2cm ginger
2tbsp kuzi spice powder
200g tomato sauce
2 tbsp condensed milk
100ml evaporated milk
100ml water
Salt to taste
30 yellow raisins, fried and drain
10 almonds, fried and drain

½ tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
¼ tsp black peppercorns
3 Cloves
4 Cardamons
1 piece mace


 

Direction:

    1. Rub chicken with salt and saffron strands. Set aside to marinate for a few minutes. Heat cooking oil in a pot and fry chicken until cooked. Remove and set aside.
    2. Heat ghee in a pan and fry onion, garlic and ginger until soft. Add kuzi spices and stir-fry until fragrant.
    3. Stir in tomato sauce, condensed milk, evaporated milk and water. Stir and leave to boil.
    4. Add fried chicken and cook until gravy thickens. Season with salt.
    5. Sprinkle with fried almonds, raisins and mix well.
    6. Serve with briyani rice.

       

       

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