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Chicken Curry - Pakistani Style

Recipe by Cook with Nabeela

  • Ready in60 min
  • Prep15 min
  • Cook45 min
  • CuisinePakistani · Punjabi
  • Serves4 People
  • Calories~680 kcal
Chicken Curry - Pakistani Style

Ingredients

For the Curry

  • 100mlOil
  • 2, finely choppedOnions
  • 3, choppedTomatoes
  • 1, choppedGreen Chillies
  • 2 tspGarlic Paste
  • 2 tspGinger Paste
  • 2 tspTomato Puree
  • 1 tspSalt
  • 1 tspGaram Masala
  • 2 tspTurmeric Powder (Haldi)
  • 1 tspChilli Powder
  • 1 kgChicken
  • 500mlWater
  • for garnishCoriander

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1.Sauté Aromatics

    Heat 100ml of oil in a pan. Add 2 finely chopped onions and sauté until they become soft and translucent.

  2. 2.Cook Tomatoes

    Add 3 chopped tomatoes to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until they soften and break down into a paste-like consistency.

  3. 3.Add Spices

    Add 1 chopped green chilli, 2 tsp each of garlic paste and ginger paste, 2 tsp of tomato puree, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp garam masala, 2 tsp turmeric powder, and 1 tsp chilli powder. Mix everything well and cook the spices for a few minutes until the oil starts to separate from the masala.

  4. 4.Cook the Chicken

    Add 1 kg of chicken to the pan. Mix well to coat the chicken with the masala and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.

  5. 5.Simmer the Curry

    Pour in 500ml of water, stir to combine, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover the pan, and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the gravy has thickened to your desired consistency.

  6. 6.Garnish and Serve

    Once the curry is ready, garnish with fresh chopped coriander. Stir it in, and serve the chicken curry hot.

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Chicken Curry - Pakistani Style

Ready in

60 mins

Cuisine

Pakistani · Punjabi

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

45 min

Serving

4 People

Calories / Serving

~680 kcal
Recipe by Cook with Nabeela on YouTube
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For the Curry

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow each step to make the recipe successfully.

  1. 1

    Sauté Aromatics

    Heat 100ml of oil in a pan. Add 2 finely chopped onions and until they become soft and translucent.

  2. 2

    Cook Tomatoes

    Add 3 chopped tomatoes to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until they soften and break down into a paste-like consistency.

  3. 3

    Add Spices

    Add 1 chopped green chilli, 2 tsp each of garlic paste and ginger paste, 2 tsp of tomato puree, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp garam masala, 2 tsp turmeric powder, and 1 tsp chilli powder. Mix everything well and cook the spices for a few minutes until the oil starts to separate from the masala.

  4. 4

    Cook the Chicken

    Add 1 kg of chicken to the pan. Mix well to coat the chicken with the masala and cook for , stirring frequently.

  5. 5

    Simmer the Curry

    Pour in 500ml of water, stir to combine, and bring to a boil. the heat, cover the pan, and let it for , or until the chicken is fully cooked and the gravy has thickened to your desired consistency.

  6. 6

    Garnish and Serve

    Once the curry is ready, garnish with fresh chopped coriander. Stir it in, and serve the chicken curry hot.

Before You Cook

Helpful details before you start
Spice LevelHot
Green chili · Ginger · Garam masala · Chili powder
Ingredient SubstitutionsMissing something? View suitable alternatives.
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  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
  • No Garam masala?

    • 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
Ingredient Substitutions
  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
  • No Garam masala?

    • 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom

Variations

Simple ways to adapt this recipe.

  • 1
    Add 1/2 cup of yogurtCustomise

    Add 1/2 cup of yogurt along with the spices for a creamier and tangier gravy.

  • 2
    Include cubed potatoes along with

    Include cubed potatoes along with the chicken for a more filling curry.

  • 3
    For a spicier versionCustomise

    Increase the amount of green chillies and chilli powder.

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • 1
    TipEnsure the Onions Are Fried

    Ensure the onions are fried until they are soft and translucent to form a good base for the gravy.

  • 2
    Flavour tipCook the Tomato and Spice

    Cook the tomato and spice mixture (masala) until the oil separates from it; this is a key indicator that the base is well-cooked.

  • 3
    TipAllow the Chicken to Cook

    Allow the chicken to cook in the masala for a few minutes before adding water to let it absorb the flavors.

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