Everyone knows how much the Kapoor family loves food. Every time they get together, their dining table is filled with delicious dishes, many of which are cherished family recipes. A few days ago, Armaan Jain took to social media to share that they had finally found his grandmother’s Khada Shahi recipe. Now, he has recreated the beloved family dish once again. Read on to know more!
Armaan Jain Recreates His Grandmother’s Iconic Khada Shahi
Armaan Jain is a self-confessed foodie who loves cooking and often shares his culinary experiments on social media. Recently, one of his videos caught our attention, where he spoke about Khada Shahi, a cherished recipe passed down by his grandmother. The long-lost family recipe was rediscovered by their close family friend, Honey Irani.
Now, Armaan has once again taken to social media to recreate the iconic dish. While Khada Shahi is traditionally prepared with mutton, he revealed that he made it with chicken this time. Along with the recipe, he also shared the interesting story behind the beloved family dish. He revealed that in earlier times, people used to dig a large pit, known as a khada, and put meat in the paratha in the khada. That’s how the dish got its name.
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How To Make This Dish?
In the video, Armaan Jain also showed how he prepared the dish. He revealed that he marinated the chicken in curd (dahi) along with spices like coriander powder, chicken masala, cumin powder, and garam masala. He then placed a leaf on a sheet of foil and kept the marinated chicken on it before wrapping it tightly.
After wrapping it in the foil, he baked it in the oven for about 20–25 minutes. Once the dish was ready, Armaan tasted it and said it turned out to be absolutely delicious.
Are you excited to try this long-lost Kapoor family recipe? Tell us in the comments below!
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FAQs
What is the history of Khada Shahi
According to Armaan Jain, Khada Shahi gets its name from the traditional khada (pit) in which meat wrapped in paratha was cooked in earlier times.