21 August 2026
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Credit: Gorimas 

Ingredients

500g chicken mince

2 medium tomatoes, grated

1 onion, chopped

½ cup oil

1 badia/star anise

1 cinnamon stick

2 cloves

2 bay leaves

1 tsp cumin seeds

2 tbsp Mother-in-Law Masala

2 potatoes, cubed

2 tbsp garlic & ginger

2 elaichi/cardamom pods

Fresh coriander

125g frozen peas

Salt to taste

Water, as needed

Method

  • Marinate the chicken mince with garlic and ginger.
  • Sauté the onions in oil until golden brown.
  • Add the whole spices and Mother-in-Law Masala.
  • Add the chicken mince and allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add water, grated tomatoes, peas, potatoes and salt to taste.
  • Cook until the potatoes are soft and the water has been absorbed.
  • Garnish with fresh coriander.

Serving Suggestion: Serve hot with roti

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