Name: Bihari Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 36 min
Total time: 51 min
Yield: 4 People
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 kg (2.2 lb) Chicken; Juice of 1 lemon Lemon juice; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Turmeric; 2 tsp Kashmiri Chilli Powder; 3/4 cup Mustard Oil; 1/2 cup Yogurt/Curd; 1 cup (finely chopped) Onion; 1 cup Water; 1 cup Milk; 1 1/4 cup Tomato Paste; 2 heads Whole Garlic; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 2 tsp Kashmiri Chilli Powder; 2 tsp Coriander Powder; 1 tsp Cumin Powder; 1 tsp Turmeric; 1 tbsp Ghee

Ready in

51 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

36 min

Serving

4 People

Calories / Serving

~550 kcal

Recipe by HOW TO COOK GREAT on YouTube

Recipe Summary

A rich and spicy Indian chicken curry cooked with whole garlic, milk, and yogurt, featuring tender bone-in chicken pieces marinated and fried before being simmered in a flavorful tomato-based gravy. This dish offers a deep, vibrant flavor profile.

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All Ingredients - For Marination

Chicken 1 kg (2.2 lb)
Lemon juice Juice of 1 lemon
Salt 1 tsp
Turmeric 1 tsp
Kashmiri Chilli Powder 2 tsp

All Ingredients - For Gravy

Mustard Oil 3/4 cup
Yogurt/Curd 1/2 cup
Onion 1 cup (finely chopped)
Water 1 cup
Milk 1 cup
Tomato Paste 1 1/4 cup
Whole Garlic 2 heads
Ginger Garlic Paste 1 tbsp
Kashmiri Chilli Powder 2 tsp
Coriander Powder 2 tsp
Cumin Powder 1 tsp
Turmeric 1 tsp
Ghee 1 tbsp

Tools You'll Need

Pan
Mixing bowl

⚠ Contains Allergens

Dairy

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

Place the 1kg of bone-in, skin-off chicken pieces in a mixing bowl. Add the juice of 1 lemon, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of turmeric, and 2 teaspoons of Kashmiri chili powder. Mix thoroughly with a gloved hand, ensuring all chicken pieces are well coated. Set aside for marination.

Step 2: Fry the Chicken

Heat 3/4 cup of mustard oil in a pan over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the marinated chicken pieces. Fry the chicken for on each side until they are nicely golden brown. Remove the fried chicken from the pan and set it aside.

Step 3: Sauté Onions and Spices

Reduce the oil in the pan by three-quarters, leaving about 1/4 cup of oil along with any chicken juices and browned bits. Add 1 cup of finely chopped onions to the pan and cook for over slightly above medium heat until they are softened and lightly browned. Add 1 tablespoon of ginger garlic paste and 1 teaspoon of salt. Continue to cook for another , stirring frequently to prevent burning.

Step 4: Build the Tomato Base

Pour in 1 cup of cold water and add the 2 whole heads of garlic (outer skin peeled). Mix well and continue to cook for another , maintaining a vibrant heat and stirring occasionally. Next, add 1/2 cup of whisked yogurt (ensure it's smooth to prevent curdling). Mix thoroughly and cook for , stirring constantly. Finally, add 1 cup of milk and continue mixing for about .

Step 5: Simmer with Garlic and Liquids

Return the fried chicken pieces to the pan, along with any accumulated juices. Lower the heat to just above a simmer. Cover the pan and let it simmer for , stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking and flavor distribution. Turn off the heat. Check the salt level and adjust if necessary. Stir in 1 tablespoon of ghee for richness and aroma. The Bihari Chicken is now ready to be served.

Pro Tips

• Whisk the yogurt until smooth before adding to prevent lumps in the curry.

• Stir the ginger-garlic paste and spices frequently to prevent them from burning, which can make the curry bitter.

• Mustard oil is recommended for an authentic flavor, but other cooking oils can be used as a substitute.

• Adjust the amount of chili powder to suit your preferred spice level.

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