How to Make Paprika Hendl

Paprika Hendl is a dish mentioned in the book Dracula by Bram Stoker. It is a simple recipe that works on a shoestring budget, and tastes great. Mentioned below is a delicious recipe of Paprika Hendl with a twist.

Ingredients

1 lb (454 g) chicken
2 tbsp olive oil or butter
2 chopped onions
2 tbsp paprika
1/2 cup (118 ml) tomato puree
2 tbsp flour
1/2 cup (118 ml) sour cream
2-4 cloves of garlic (optional)
1/2 cup of small chunks of bacon (optional)
1 tbsp powdered black pepper
5 to 6 chopped coriander mint leaves (for garnish)
1 tsp chili powder for color (optional)
1 chopped green chile
1/2 tsp sugar (optional)
salt to taste

Steps

1
Cut chicken into serving-size pieces.
2
Heat up the oil or butter in a pot. Add chopped green chile, chopped onions and sugar. Sauté until the onions caramelize and turn reddish brown.

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3
Add finely chopped garlic and sauté until it turns brown.
4
Add the chicken, 1 tablespoon of paprika and chili powder to the mixture. Mix it well. Add salt and fry for 5 minutes.
5
Add tomato puree and cover the pan. Allow to simmer on low heat for about 45 minutes.
6
Mix the remaining paprika, flour and sour cream with a blender. Alternatively combine the ingredients in a bowl and stir for about a minute.
7
Pour the sauce over the chicken. Sprinkle the black pepper over the entire dish. Give a good stir, then add the finely chopped coriander leaves. Cover with the lid and let it simmer for ten minutes.
8
Serve the chicken with sauteed bacon and mushroom tortellini. Enjoy!!

Warnings

Always make sure that the chicken is cooked through before serving, as undercooked chicken contains harmful bacteria.

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Always properly clean all utensils and equipment that have come into contact with raw chicken, to avoid harmful bacteria.

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