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Celebrity MasterChef is laying down new challenges at the feet of contenders. It is making it difficult for celebrities to shine, but judges are also trying to elevate the level of cooking. In a recent episode, Farah Khan challenged contestants to get inspired by her roasted chicken. Apart from Nikki Tamboli and Tejasswi Prakash, the celebs disappointed judges with their cooking.
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What made Nikki Tamboli win the immunity pin was the recipe for ghee roast chicken, an Indian variant of roasted chicken. From north to south, regional cuisines have different versions of this recipe, each boasting unique flavours and smokiness. For your next gatherings, try a few recipes from the list below and impress your guests.
Pepper Roast Chicken
There are two stars in this show - pepper and chicken. The marination comprises curry leaves, black pepper powder, coconut oil, and garlic. The meat is then cooked in oil until the surface is charred, crispy, and aromatic. There is no match to this dish on the spread when accompanied by Malabari parotta and lemon rice. If you are serving this as a part of the main course, prepare nothing but increase the amount of chicken because everyone will be taking a second serving of it.
Hariyali Roast Chicken
Have you tried hariyali roast chicken? It is a spicy, creamy, and zingy preparation that promises to leave your taste buds satisfied. A paste of curd, green chillies, mint leaves, lemon juice, and coriander is prepared. Meat is coated with this blend and kept aside for 30 minutes before roasting. Once the chicken is cooked to perfection, glaze it with garlic butter and lemon juice and serve it with pita pockets, hummus, and fresh salad on the side.
Goan Roasted Chicken
The Goan recipe for roasted chicken is challenging for people who say they can tolerate the heat. A dry blend of Kashmiri red chillies, salt, and garlic powder is mixed with curd. After marinating the meat in this paste, the chicken is roasted until the crust is red, crispy, and charred. Smoke the chicken with ghee and sprinkle peri peri masala on the top before serving with Goan bread and coconut rice.
Tandoori Chicken
Speaking of roasted chicken, North Indians can only imagine tandoori chicken, a classic recipe often served as a starter. The recipe is quite simple, but the tricky part is cooking the meat in the unregulated heat of tandoor. Start by combining mustard oil, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, curd, and garam masala. After marinating the meat for 20 minutes, run skewers through it, and cook it until charred. It is served with pickled onion rings and tangy-spicy mint chutney.
Mughlai Roasted Chicken
This Mughlai recipe is from Kolkata, West Bengal. The meat is marinated in a creamy and tangy mixture of cashews, almonds, curd, and saffron. Once infused with Mughlai notes, it is cooked to add smoky notes while maintaining the juiciness. It is a starter dish that must accompany biryani or parathas to elevate the dining experience.
