Who doesn’t like the taste of smoked chicken? Try these spring rolls filled with the goodness of Arabian flavors- citrusy black dry lime, smoked chicken and a nutty yet creamy Tahini dip!
Ingredients: (makes 10 medium sized spring rolls)
1. Spice mix:
• Coriander seeds, roasted, 1/2 tablespoon
• Cumin seeds, roasted, 1/2 tablespoon
• Dried Orange peel, 1, small-medium sized
• Cinnamon, 1, small
• Cardamom, 4
• Caraway/Shahzeera, 1/4 teaspoon
• Black pepper corms, 1/4 teaspoon
• Dried Black lemon, less than half
• Salt, a teaspoon
2. Chicken breasts, 2, boneless, Skinless, cut in half
3. Raw Papaya, ground, 1/2 teaspoon
4. Olive Oil, 4-5 tablespoons
5. Onions, 3-4 tablespoons, chopped
6. Red bell pepper, 3-4 tablespoons, chopped
7. Green bell pepper, 3-4 tablespoons, chopped
8. Salt, to taste
9. Chicken stock, 6-8 tablespoons
10. Cornflour, 1 teaspoon
11. Coal, a piece
12. Springroll wrappers, about 10.
13. Cooking Oil, 3-4 tablespoons
14. Sauce:
• Mayonnaise, 1/2 cup
• Tahini, less than 1/4 cup
• Lemon juice, a teaspoon
• Garlic, 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt, 1/4 teaspoon
• Curd, whisked, thin, as required
• Olive Oil, about a tablespoon
Preparation:
1. Place all the spices in a blender and blend to a fine powder.
2. Marinate the chicken pieces with 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of the prepared spice mix. Reserve the rest for later. Also add raw papaya and a drizzle of olive oil. Coat well and marinate for at least an hour. Refrigerate overnight for best results.
3. Pan fry the chicken in 3 tablespoons of cooking oil over medium-heat until cooked through.
4. Lightly cool and dice the chicken. Return to the pan with all its juices.
5. Add 2 tablespoons each of onions, red bell pepper and green bell pepper.
6. Also add a tablespoon of olive oil, about a teaspoon of the prepared spice mix. Turn up the heat and toss for a minute.
7. Add chicken stock mixed with 1 teaspoon of cornflour. Cook for a few seconds and turn off the heat.
8. Make a well in the centre of the pan to place a heat resistant bowl. Place a red hot coal in the bowl and pour a few drops of cooking oil on it. Immediately cover and allow it to rest for a few minutes.
9. Remove the bowl. Add a tablespoon each of onions and bell peppers and adjust the seasoning. Give it a good mix.
10. Prepare the spring rolls using ready made wrappers and seal with a slurry of all purpose flour. Deep fry over medium heat until golden brown or freeze for use later.
11. Prepare the sauce- into a bowl add mayonnaise, Tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt and olive oil. Give it a mix. Add curd until the sauce reaches the desired consistency.
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