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The discussion centers around the dish Shahi Chicken, particularly its tikka style preparation. Participants share their experiences, noting that it resembles a Korma with a creamy texture and nutty flavors, possibly enhanced by ingredients like kalonji (nigella). There is some debate about the spices used, particularly kalonji and kala zeera, with one participant suggesting that black cumin might contribute to the dish's subtle flavor. Overall, the community agrees on the creamy, mild nature of the dish while exploring potential spice variations.

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Offline Chilli Prawn

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Shahi Chicken (tikka style)
« on: October 29, 2006, 05:59 PM »
Anyone had this dish?  It is a very pale mild gentle flavoured chicken (in chunks) and it can be served simply cooked or tikka style (not with bog-standard tikka paste!). 

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Re: Shahi Chicken (tikka style)
« Reply #1 on: October 29, 2006, 05:59 PM »
Re the above, I think it is marinated and cooked in Yoghurt or Cream or both.

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Re: Shahi Chicken (tikka style)
« Reply #2 on: October 29, 2006, 09:55 PM »
I have tasted this dish a few times ...very similar to a Korma with lots of cream and a nutty undertone of cashews and almonds .

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Re: Shahi Chicken (tikka style)
« Reply #3 on: October 30, 2006, 10:19 AM »
Yes CC but my 'locals' don't have much sauce especially if it is as a Tikka starter.  I had a feeling there maybe Kalonji also.  I shall have to investigate further.

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Re: Shahi Chicken (tikka style)
« Reply #4 on: October 30, 2006, 06:09 PM »
Kalonji might well be a good addition . Speaking of the latter , a few members might not be fully aware of the glossary of terms that we use ( i. e. kalonji , nigella and kala zeera are all the same spice ) . This can sometimes prove to be confusing . Here is a very good link that may well be of help to some of  the newbies .  :)

http://www.asiafood.org/glossary_1.cfm?alpha=A
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Re: Shahi Chicken (tikka style)
« Reply #5 on: October 30, 2006, 07:05 PM »
OOOh sultry Nigella, now thats a Spicy dish, hot enough for me mmmm I'm hungry ;D
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Re: Shahi Chicken (tikka style)
« Reply #6 on: October 30, 2006, 07:09 PM »
didn't realise that kala zeera was kalonji - in fact ive never heard of it before, nice one CC!
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Re: Shahi Chicken (tikka style)
« Reply #7 on: October 30, 2006, 07:13 PM »
I'm the Lord of Darkness  8) & CC is the Lord of Spiciness  :D
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Re: Shahi Chicken (tikka style)
« Reply #8 on: October 30, 2006, 07:21 PM »
Just to add to the confusion Ashes , kala zeera and black cumin are often considered the same spice . Check out the link - it is very informative .
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Re: Shahi Chicken (tikka style)
« Reply #9 on: October 30, 2006, 07:28 PM »
Yep, confusing, ive used black cummin and they arent like much like kalonji.
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