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Jasha maroo recipe
A flavorful Bhutanese chicken stew with spices.
Ingredients
- 800 g chicken
- 200 g onion
- 10 g garlic
- 10 g ginger
- 4 green chili
- 1000 ml water
- 30 ml oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp coriander powder
How to make Jasha maroo
- Start by chopping 1 onion, 3 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon of ginger, and 1 green chili, setting them aside.
- In a pot, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat for about 1 minute.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden, approximately 5 minutes.
- Next, add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green chili; cook for 2 minutes or until fragrant, stirring continuously.
- Introduce 800 g of chicken pieces to the pot and brown them on all sides, about 5-7 minutes, watching for color changes.
- Pour in 4 cups of water into the pot and stir to combine with the chicken.
- Season with 1 teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of coriander powder. Mix well.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 30-40 minutes or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Once cooked, check and adjust seasoning, then serve Jasha maroo hot with rice or bread, ensuring it is warm.
What is Jasha maroo?
Jasha maroo is a traditional dish from Bhutan, simmered in one pot, and takes about 60 minutes from start to finish. It is built around chicken, onion and garlic. The recipe below uses 10 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Jasha maroo take?
At 60 minutes it is quicker than 57% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 65 dishes built on chicken. The method runs to 9 steps, the longest being 30 minutes.
Any tips for making Jasha maroo?
Allow the chicken to simmer gently for maximum flavor.
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