Assalamu Alaikum, friends! How is everyone doing? I hope that, by the infinite mercy of Allah, you are all well and in good health, along with your families. By the grace of Allah and thanks to your prayers, I am also doing well and staying healthy. For this, I offer countless thanks to Allah—Alhamdulillah—especially since, in this weary world, simply staying alive has become quite a challenge. Let us all pray for one another, that everyone may remain healthy and well. So, friends, today I have brought a new video for you. In this video, I will show you how to cook chicken—specifically, I will share the method I used to prepare it, Insha'Allah.
In the video, friends, you can see me cutting up some chicken—specifically, a rooster—into the exact sizes I need. After that, I washed the pieces thoroughly with clean water and brought them into the kitchen. I then poured a generous amount of oil into a pan and waited for it to heat up. Once the oil was hot, I added chopped green chilies and onions, stirring them well. Following this, I added the necessary amounts of chili powder, turmeric powder, bay leaves, and salt, and stirred the entire mixture thoroughly.
The mixtures I have added here include
These are three spoonfuls of chili powder.
I will add two spoonfuls of turmeric powder, a few bay leaves, and an appropriate amount of ginger paste, garlic paste, and salt to the mixture. I will stir everything thoroughly, ensuring that the spices do not clump together. I will continue stirring until the mixture develops a light brown color. Once this color is achieved, I will add the chicken—the main ingredient—along with some potatoes. Adding the potatoes at this stage ensures they cook perfectly, becoming soft and delicious.
After adding the chicken and potatoes, I will stir the mixture thoroughly to ensure the spices are well-distributed and penetrate both the meat and the potatoes; otherwise, the spices might end up concentrated in only one spot. I will continue stirring for about 10 to 15 minutes, periodically checking how well the potatoes and meat are cooking—ensuring there are no pale, unseasoned patches and that the spices have been evenly incorporated throughout. As I continue this process, I will keep an eye on the contents of the pan to determine when it is time to add water—a point that will become apparent through observation. After stirring everything well for 15 to 20 minutes, I will remove the lid to check if it is time to add water.
Yes friends, now it is time to add some water. I will pour a generous amount of water over the meat so that the potatoes and the meat cook thoroughly and the meat becomes very tender. I will then cover the pot with a lid and wait for another 15 to 20 minutes, allowing the meat to cook perfectly and become delicious. Finally, I will add a special spice paste—known as 'shak-bata'—which will double the flavor of the dish; that is why I add it towards the end.
As you can see in the video, the meat is nearly cooked. I am now adding the ground chhak (a dark-colored ingredient) to the dish and mixing it in thoroughly. I will let it cook for another two to three minutes; once a pleasant aroma begins to emerge, we will know that the dish is almost ready. At this point, I will check the seasoning—ensuring the salt and spice levels are just right—before removing it from the heat. Friends, if you try making this at home, I am confident that you will be able to prepare this dish successfully, and I truly believe it will taste delicious!
So, you can follow these steps at home. I am confident that you will be able to cook this dish successfully; it will turn out very delicious and look truly beautiful and appealing when served. Friends, how did you like today’s video? Please do share your valuable feedback. I look forward to bringing you even more wonderful recipes in the future!
So friends, how did you like today’s video? Please do share your valuable feedback. I look forward to returning with even better videos in the future. For now, I’ll take my leave—stay well and stay healthy! We’ll meet again in the next episode. Until then, goodbye—Allah Hafiz!
Thank you all very much for watching this video of mine with such attention.
