Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Marinate the Chicken

   Pat the chicken dry. Sprinkle salt, paprika, and lemon juice over the chicken, ensuring it's evenly coated. Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.

2. 2.Fry Cashew Nuts and Raisins

   Heat ghee/oil in a pan. Add 1 tbsp cashews and 1 tbsp raisins. Fry until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

3. 3.Fry Bread Croutons

   In the same pan, add 2 slices of bread cut into cubes. Fry until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

4. 4.Sauté Onions for Stuffing

   Heat 1.5 tbsp ghee or oil in a pan. Add 2 medium chopped onions and 1 tsp salt. Sauté until the onions become translucent.

5. 5.Add Aromatics to Onions

   Add 4 chopped green chilies and 1 inch piece of chopped ginger to the sautéed onions. Continue frying until fragrant.

6. 6.Add Vegetables to Stuffing

   Add 1 cubed blanched carrot and 1/2 cup green peas to the pan. Sauté for a few minutes.

7. 7.Add Lemon Juice to Stuffing

   Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into the vegetable mixture.

8. 8.Combine Stuffing Ingredients

   Add the fried bread croutons, fried cashews, and raisins back into the pan. Add chopped coriander leaves.

9. 9.Season the Stuffing

   Sprinkle 1/2 tsp garam masala powder and 1/2 tsp pepper powder over the stuffing mixture. Mix well and allow it to cool completely before stuffing the chicken.

10. 10.Prepare Chicken for Stuffing

    Gently lift the skin of the marinated chicken and insert small cubes of butter between the skin and the flesh.

11. 11.Stuff the Chicken

    Carefully spoon the cooled stuffing mixture into the cavity of the chicken. Secure the opening of the cavity with toothpicks or by sewing it shut to prevent the stuffing from spilling out during roasting.

12. 12.Initial Roasting

    Place the stuffed chicken in a roasting pan. Baste the chicken generously with melted butter. Arrange potato wedges, carrot sticks, and green beans around the chicken. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 30 minutes.

13. 13.Mid-Roast Basting

    After 30 minutes, remove the chicken from the oven. Baste it again with melted butter. If desired, add more fresh vegetables to the pan. Return the chicken to the oven to continue baking.

14. 14.Final Roasting

    Continue baking the chicken at 180°C for an additional 40 minutes, or until the total baking time reaches 1 hour 10 minutes and the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.

15. 15.Rest and Carve

    Once roasted, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful chicken.