Chicken Tariwala Recipe - Punjabi Murgh Tariwala Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Chicken Tariwala Recipe, thoroughly wash and clean the chicken pieces

Step 2: *To marinate the chickenIn a mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, red chili powder, salt and turmeric powder

Step 3: Add the chicken pieces and mix well

Step 4: Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes

Step 5: *To make the gravy for the Chicken TariwalaIn a mixer-jar combine the onions, ginger, garlic and green chilli, grind to a smooth paste along with some water

Step 6: Transfer to a bowl and set aside

Step 7: Heat oil in a pressure cooker on low flame, add the whole spices - bay leaf,  clove, cinnamon, elaichi, and star anise and allow them to sizzle

Step 8: To this add the onion paste, and allow this to cook well stirring continuously

Step 9: This will take a good 10-12 minutes

Step 10: You will see the onion paste get thicker, due to the evaporation of moisture

Step 11: Next add in the tomato puree and continue to cook till the mixture comes together, making sure the tomato is well cooked

Step 12: At this stage, add the spice powders- garam masala, cumin powder, red chili powder, coriander powder and salt

Step 13: Now add in the marinated chicken along with the marinade and mix well

Step 14: Add 1/2 - 3

Step 15: 4 cup of water into the pressure cooker, mix well and close the pressure cooker

Step 16: Pressure cook the Chicken Tariwala for 2 whistles and turn off the flame

Step 17: Allow the pressure to release naturally

Step 18: Once released, check the salt and spices and adjust to suit your taste

Step 19: Transfer the Chicken Tariwala to a serving bowl and serve hot

Step 20: Serve Chicken Tariwala on a lovely summer afternoon along with Jeera Rice, Pickled Onions, a wedge of lemon, green chilli and Sweet & Spicy Coriander Tadka Raita- finger licking good meal