Dahiwali Chicken Curry

Name: Dahiwali Chicken Curry
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Light Cooking Oil; 3 Cardamom Pods, Bruised; 2 Dried Bay Leaves; 1 Cinnamon Stick; 3 Whole Cloves; 1 Onion, finely chopped; 1 Tablespoon Ginger Paste; 1 Tablespoon Garlic Paste; 1/2 teaspoons Red Chili Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Cumin Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Turmeric Powder; 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Garam Masala Powder; 2 Tomatoes, Finely Chopped; Salt To Taste; 1/2 cups Plain Yogurt, Beaten Till Smooth; 2 Large Boneless Chicken Breasts, Diced Into 1-inch Cubes; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Coriander Leaves, Chopped For Garnish

18 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons Light Cooking Oil
3 Cardamom Pods, Bruised
2 Dried Bay Leaves
1 Cinnamon Stick
3 Whole Cloves
1 Onion, finely chopped
1 Tablespoon Ginger Paste
1 Tablespoon Garlic Paste
1/2 teaspoons Red Chili Powder
1/4 teaspoons Cumin Powder
1/4 teaspoons Turmeric Powder
1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
1/4 teaspoons Garam Masala Powder
2 Tomatoes, Finely Chopped
Salt To Taste
1/2 cups Plain Yogurt, Beaten Till Smooth
2 Large Boneless Chicken Breasts, Diced Into 1-inch Cubes
2 Tablespoons Fresh Coriander Leaves, Chopped For Garnish

Directions

1

Heat oil in a thick-bottomed pan and saute cardamom, bay leaves, cinnamon stick and cloves, till they begin to sizzle.
2

Add onions and fry for 3-5 minutes on medium-high heat till onions turn translucent and tender.
3

Add ginger and garlic pastes and saute for another minute or two till it gives out oil.
4

Add red chilli powder, cumin powder, turmeric, coriander powder and garam masala, and fry for 1 minute.
5

Mix in chopped tomatoes and salt, and cook for a few minutes till tomatoes are reduced to pulp and oil begins to collect around the sides of the pan.
6

Slowly stir in beaten yogurt, forming a smooth gravy base.
7

Add chicken pieces, water if necessary, and allow to cook covered for 10-15 minutes on medium-low heat till done.
8

Garnish with fresh chopped coriander leaves and serve piping hot with a side of rotis or rice, and a salad.