A CELEBRITY CHEF’S PUNJABI FAVOURITE
Harpal Singh Sokhi is a renowned celebrity chef from India.
This is one of his signature recipes.
Chicken Yakhni
| Ingredient | Quantity |
| Ghee | 3 Tbsp |
| Chicken on bone | 600 gm. |
| Black cardamom | 1 No. |
| Green cardamom | 4-5 No. |
| Green cardamom | 4-5 No. |
| Ginger chopped | 1 Tbsp |
| Garlic chopped | 1 Tbsp |
| Brown onion paste | ¼ cup |
| Yogurt | 1 cup |
| Flour | 1 Tbsp |
| Salt | to taste |
| Fennel powder | 1 Tsp |
| Dry ginger powder | 1 Tsp |
| Green chilli chopped | 2-3 No. |
| Black pepper crushed | 1 Tsp |
| Cloves | 2-3 No. |
| Water | as required |
Method:
1. Heat ghee in pan, add chicken and fry it till light brown.
2. Remove in plate and keep it aside.
3. Add black cardamom, green cardamom, cinnamon stick, ginger chopped and garlic chopped, mix
well and sauté for 2 min.
4. Add brown onion paste and mix well.
5. Meanwhile mix together yogurt and flour and add to the pan and mix well.
6. Add salt, fennel powder, dry ginger powder, green chilli chopped, black pepper crushed and
cloves, mix well and sauté for 1 min.
7. Add fried chicken and water, mix well and cover and cook for 15-20 min.
8. After 15-20 min remove the lid and mix well.
9. Remove the chicken yakhni in serving bowl, and serve hot.
About the Author
Harpal Singh Sokhi is a renowned celebrity chef and television personality famous for his famous
quote ‘Namak Shamak, Namak Shamak, Daal Dete Hain’ in the most popular culinary
show Turban Tadka on FoodFood channel on Indian television which gained him popular recognition
as it became one of the top cookery shows. He has also hosted the TV shows Kitchen Khiladi and
Sirf Tees Minute on FoodFood channel. In 2014, he hosted Zee News’ road food show Desh da
Swaad, travelling across India. He is also one of India’s top chefs on YouTube.
