Sorry Rashmi, I do not have this in my collection.

You must have received my reply by email.

A chemist or a pansaari shop. You might get it at a general merchant's too.

You know Priya, most of the vegetables and curries can be made normally and just omit the khatta. e.g. if it is a masala which calls for tomato or dahi or amchoor, just avoid it. The rest of the recipe can be the same.

Afghani Chicken
Ingredients: 1 chicken-cut into pieces
1 tbsp magaz (melon seed)
1 cup kaju (cashew nuts)
1 tbsp khus khus (poppy seed)-soaked for 1 hour
1 cup cream
2 tbsp butter
2 tsp powdered black pepper
5-6 chhoti elaichi
salt to taste

Method: Grind together the magaz, kaju, khus khus, pepper and elaichi.

Prick the chicken pieces in 2-3 places.

Mix with the rest of the ingredients and marinate for 5-6 hours.

Grill in a tandoor or electric grill till golden and serve hot.