After numerous requests we finally recreated the famous boat basin (Clifton Karachi) chicken cheese paratha which was very close to what we get there. Do give it a try and share your feedback. #happycookingtoyou #foodfusion #digitalammi #chickencheeseparatha #boatbasin
Ingredients:
Prepare Chicken Filling:
-Boneless chicken cubes 400g
-Hari mirch (Green chillies) sliced 12-15
-Lehsan (Garlic) sliced 5-6 cloves
-Hara dhania (Fresh coriander) handful
-Pyaz (Onion) grated & squeezed 2 small
-Sabut dhania (Coriander seeds) crushed 1 & ½ tbs
-Lal mirch (Red chilli) crushed 1 & ½ tbs
-Zeera (Cumin seeds) roasted & crushed 1 & ½ tbs
-Namak (Salt) 1 tsp or to taste
-Kali mirch powder (Black pepper powder) 1 tsp
-Cream 2-3 tbs
-Lemon juice ½ tbs
-Cheddar cheese 2-3 tbs
-Mozzarella cheese 2 tbs
Prepare Dough:
-Safed atta (White flour) sifted 3 Cups
-Namak (Salt) 1 & ½ tsp or to taste
-Sugar powdered 1 & ½ tbs
-Ghee (Clarified butter) melted 3 tbs
-Water 1 Cup or as required
-Ghee (Clarified butter) melted 1 tsp
-Ghee (Clarified butter) melted as required
-Cheddar cheese slice 1
-Ghee (Clarified butter) melted 1 tbs
Directions:
Prepare Chicken Filling:
-In a chopper,add chicken & chop well.
-Add green chillies,garlic,fresh coriander,chop well & transfer to a bowl.
-Add onion,coriander seeds,red chilli crushed,cumin seeds,salt,black pepper powder,cream,lemon juice & mix well.
-Add cheddar cheese,mozzarella cheese,mix well & set aside.
Prepare Dough:
-In a bowl,add white flour,salt,sugar & mix well.
-Add clarified butter & mix well until it crumbles.
-Gradually add water,mix well & knead until dough is formed.
-Grease with clarified butter,cover & let it rest for 30 minutes.
-Knead dough until smooth,grease with ghee & knead again.
-With the help of greased hands,take a small dough (120g) & make a ball.
-Grease dough balls with ghee,cover & let them rest for 15 minutes.
-Grease working surface with desi ghee,place dough ball & spread with the help of greased hands.
-Add prepared chicken filling (100g),place cheddar cheese slice,fold all sides & gently press to spread it.
-Heat griddle,place paratha,add clarified butter & fry from both sides until golden brown (makes 6).
-Cut into pieces & serve with raita!
