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8/21/2010

Chicken Recipes in Indian Cuisine

Chicken forms a vital part of the Indian non vegetarian cuisine. Chicken has proteins, carbohydrates and calcium, making it great nourishment for your body. Right from the north of India to the south, there are various ways of cooking chicken. You can try delicious chicken kebabs, curries, biryanis, even cutlets and other chicken recipes.

In north India, especially in Punjab and the city of Nawabs, Lucknow, chicken is a chief component. The Murg Tandoori (Indian Barbequed Chicken) is a mouth watering preparation made in just about 15 minutes of time. The chicken is marinated in yogurt and seasoned with Tandoori Masala.

Another famous chicken recipe is the chicken Makhani or the butter chicken. This recipe is famous all over the world. The recipe has a thick flavor of spices, butter and chicken making it extremely sumptuous.

The Chicken Biryani Awadhi is a delicacy from Luck now. This recipe dates back to the Mogul era. Rice and meat are cooked separately and then layered, earning it the name "pakka" Biryani.

Down south also, there are some famous chicken recipes that one cannot afford to ignore. The Hyderabadi Biryani is savored in all parts of India and forms an integral part of the Indian cuisine. It is colorful and made of rich spices. The Telengana cuisine and the Mughlai cuisine blended in the Nizam's kitchens to form the Hyderabadi Biryani.

Other chicken recipe from the south includes the Chicken Chettinad which is a popular delicacy in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. And since the south is known for its spicy flavor, Chicken Chettinad is considered as a fiery recipe best served with Paratha.

Besides the curries and the biryanis, you can also try chicken kebabs. It serves as an appetizer. You can make it with vegetables.They're colorful and vibrant, and can be a great way to get kids and fussy eaters eating vegetables and chicken.

From a pool of amazing and exotic Indian chicken recipes, you can choose your pick. To cook any of these recipes, all you need to do is go on the net and get their recipe. There is enough to try for every week!

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